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TitleUniversity of London Registrar's Collection

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeUoL/RC

Date1840-1901

Creator
- University of London, Registrar's CollectionMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  The Registrar's Collection is an entirely artificial collection, since the Registrar did not create it; indeed there are papers within the collection that were created after the Office of the Registrar was abolished in 1901. This collection comprises of records brought together by Miss Dorothy Matthew, a former member of the Court Department, between 1950 and 1954 and records found in the University Library book stack in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Scope and ContentThe papers and correspondence in this collection cover the period from the founding of the University in 1836 until 1922. Most of the letters run from c.1880 to 1902. These surviving papers represent a selection of those received during this period in the Registrar's Office and they cover virtually every topic, which might be addressed to a University. Many of the letters are of a routine nature, such as letters from examination candidates concerning arrangements for sitting papers. However there are more important documents such as warrants signed by Queen Victoria appointing fellows of the University.

Conditions governing accessOpen except for records exempt under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act.

Extent16 bundles

Finding aidsA searchable pdf copy of the summary guide is attached to this description. A non-searchable pdf of the index to the Registrar's Collection is also attached.

Related files

The Deed of Settlement of the original University of London (1826) is contained in University pamphlets, which are on the Senate House Library catalogue, Bliss reference JSed (B.P.3).

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