Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 OK/20
Title
Royal Technical College Civil Engineering Society records
Date(s)
- 1908-1937 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
6 items (0.08 metres)
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1908-1937)
Administrative history
The Society was initially known as the Glasgow Technical College Civil Engineering Society and held its first meeting on 6 February 1908. Its aims were to promote the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to the profession of civil engineering; to hold meetings for the reading and discussing of papers on engineering subjects; to make visits to engineering works of interest; to promote social intercourse amongst the students, and to keep past students in touch with the College.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Acc 312
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Minute books (1908 and 1934-1937); abstract of lectures delivered during session 1929-1930; published lectures by Robert Boyle and John Burns.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Item level list available in reading room.