Identity area
Reference code
RSP/7/k
Title
"The Working Man's University: The First Polytechnic"
Date(s)
- 1949 (Creation)
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
3 folders
Context area
Name of creator
(1891-1970)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The Working Man's University: The First Polytechnic' was issued by the Central Office of Information . The photographs show groups at work in classrooms, overseas students, workshops and laboratories. The captions often name the students featured and describe the work they are carrying out.
The University Archive holds a set of the final published images, with the captions printed underneath the image. There is also a larger proof set of images, and related correspondence.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
This sub-section is currently being catalogued, please contact the Archivist for more information.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Status: Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000