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British Railway Board Standard Locomotives engineering drawings archive

British Railway Board Standard Locomotives engineering drawings archive

Longhedge Works archive

Longhedge Works archive

1874-1914
Archive of RAF projectionist

Archive of RAF projectionist

1942-1946
Harry Sanders Archive

Harry Sanders Archive

1944
John Evershed Archive. John Evershed (26/2/1864 - 17/11/1956) was a British astronomer who

John Evershed Archive. John Evershed (26/2/1864 - 17/11/1956) was a British astronomer who

Papers of Selwyn Pearce-Higgins including notes and diaries

Papers of Selwyn Pearce-Higgins including notes and diaries

1840-1978
Alfred Rosling Bennett Archive

Alfred Rosling Bennett Archive

The archive of C O Stanley, founder of the Pye Television Company, Cambridge, including business documentation, advertising ephemera, point of sale material, newspaper cuttings, certificates and a Pye Model 25 radio, 1927-1950. Approximately 20-30 file boxes.

Archive of C O Stanley, founder of Pye Television Company

1927-1950
Collection of papers relating to radio direction finding as well as the development of echo sounding and ultrasonic anti-fouling processes by Captain H.J. Round, a pioneer in the early development of radio. Included are notes relating to his paper on RDF along with calculations relating to echo sounding and anti-fouling along with correspondence with the Marconi International Marine Communication Co, of which he was working for as a consultant engineer.

Papers of H J Round

1919-1966
Master tapes of sound recordings taken on the railways from the 1950s to the 1970s. Second batch received 26th March 2004.

the peter handford archive

circa 1950-2003
The archive of C O Stanley, founder of the Pye Television Company, Cambridge, including business documentation, advertising ephemera, point of sale material, newspaper cuttings and certificates,1927-1950.

Archive of C O Stanley, founder of Pye Television Company

1927-1950
The Charles Urban Collection of papers relating to early motion pictures, c.1895-1930. (formerly ScM 1995-734)

The Charles Urban Collection of papers relating to early motion pictures

1890-1930
A collection of papers relating to the Board of Trade Standards Department and its successor departments. It consists of indenture certificates issued to local authorities for the examination, testing, and calibration of local standards of weight, length and volume; early 20th century weights and measures legislation and other documents from around the world; and photographs of equipment and people associated with the department.

Weights and Measures Archive

20th Century
Archive relating to the life and work of Dr. June Almeida (1930-2007), virologist and pioneering electron microscopist, consisting of scientific papers, letters, certificates, photographs, made and collected by June Almeida, United Kingdom, 1930-2007.

Archive of the life and work of pioneering virologist Dr. June Almeida (1930-2007).

1930-2007
Photographs, articles and news clippings from the Isle of Wight Health Commission Department of Public Health Medicine's 'Captain Condom' HIV awareness campaign, 1992

Captain Condom photographs and articles

1992
Archive materials relating to Odeon Cinema, Bradford (formerly the New Victoria Cinema). The archive includes approximately 200 paper items including architectural drawings relating mostly to the 1969 development of two cinemas and a bingo club, with a small number relating to the 1988 addition of a third cinema and technical drawings relating to the equipment used on site. Also, instruction manuals for both projection and estate equipment, brochures for new products, minutes of meetings and the Chief Operator’s log for July 1981 to March 1983.

Archive relating to Odeon Cinema, Bradford

1960s-1980s
Collection of papers relating to Crompton Parkinson (Doncaster). It is made up of publicity photographs, albums and copies of the in house magazine 'Circuit'.

Papers of Crompton Parkinson (Doncaster)

1930-1970
The William D Slade Archive contains a collection of papers relating to the early itinerant cinema exhibitor, 1896-1898. Includes invoices, receipts and account statements, lists of films available for purchase (Royal Jubilee films and "animated photograph films"), lists of films purchased for exhibition, advertisements for film equipment and accessories, correspondence and memoranda.

William D Slade Archive

1896-1898
Papers principally covering his involvement with the study of railway history and its bibliographic sources. Includes correspondence with key individuals active in this field, particularly Simmons, Robbins, Bagwell and Hadfield. 8 box files arranged chronologically.

Papers of George Ottley, railway bibliographer

1950-1999
Collection of family portraits, information on early experiments in movement, and examples of the two-colour process relating to the early cinematographic pioneer, William Friese-Greene.

Wiliam Friese-Greene Archive

Papers, The records of the Locomotive Manufacturers Association. Comprising the early records of the Railway Industry Association, detailing the original ten members of the Association, their rules, minute books, account books, reports and production figures, for both the home and foreign markets. Other notable documents are the legal papers relating to the original case restraining railway companies from manufacturing locomotives for general sale. The collection covers the period 1875-1963.

Records of the Railway Industry Association

1875-1963
Drawings of commemorative sign of Mallard speed record, erected on Stoke Bank on 29 July 1998 for the Gresley Society, designed by CEDG York Ltd: CE 30930/001 General Arrangement; CE30930/002 Top support unit details; CE 30930/003 Central/bottom suport unit details; CE 30930/004 End stanchion details; CE 30930/005 Foundation details; Photograph, coloured, of sign in situ.

Drawings of commemorative sign of Mallard speed record

1998
Six boxes of miscellaneous papers containing drawings, correspondence, notes etc. from the personal archive of John G Click. These boxes detached from the main Click archive (held by NRM as 1994-8850) after John Click's death.

Further papers of John Click

circa 1955-1975
A large collection of papers and records assembled by the Royal Aircraft Establishment Museum documenting the work of and research undertaken by the RAE at its Farnborough site. The collection is composed of a large number of photographs showing the site and work undertaken including some of the various experiments, the work undertaken on the Black Arrow program, including launches at Highdown and Woomera, examples of the instruments that were undergoing testing and buildings that were erected on site for various purposes. There are also a collection of 8 albums entitled ‘O’Gorman Photographic Record’ which were produced by Mervyn O’Gorman, head of the site between 1909 and 1916, showing various aircraft and experiments undertaken at Farnborough. Beyond this there are also numerous reports produced by the RAE relating to various areas including the protection of aircraft against ice, grooved runways, tests of materials, timing of world speed records, tests on aircraft and the design of the TRIDAC analogue computer. Additional items include lecture material, press cuttings, directories, some material relating to air shows, copies of drawings including First World War Aircraft and various buildings for the site, published material, reports from other institutions and various papers relating to areas of research that were being undertaken. Some material is also included that was created by the RAE Museum itself including information and display boards relating to the RAE and its work. There is also a collection of German research books dating from the 1930s and 40s along with numerous registers and logbooks relating to experiments, especially those conducted in the wind tunnels, and work undertaken by the engineering department. The collection contains some papers relating to the work of individuals at Farnborough including some relating to aerodynamic research undertaken for Concorde by W.E. Grey and papers and lectures by Sir George Gardner. Finally there is a large collection of material that relates to the various aspects of the Comet accident investigation including photographs, drawings of the test facilities, reports on the investigation and related areas such as fatigue of aircraft pressure cabins, papers relating to the Comets used in the experiments including type records and log books and a record of events including a list of official visitors. 1904-1994 [FARN]

Farnborough Archive

1904-1994
Impressions Gallery photography collection and archive. Approximately 2000 vintage photographs and contemporary photographs plus associated archive material relating to running of gallery (roughly 15,000 objects, including prints, posters, correspondence etc), covering period from 1972 to 2010.

Impressions Gallery photography collection and archive

1972-2010
The personal archive of the work of British animator Run Wrake (1965-2012). The archive consists of Wrake’s work from his college days through to his death and comprises scrapbooks, cells and drawings (including examples of how drawings were manipulated using photocopiers), storyboards (including the detailed synchronisation of image and music), found objects and images, original paintings and illustrations and notebooks. Twelve bankers boxes and four portfolio folders, plus a small number of loose larger works.

Run Wrake Animation Archive

late 20th century
Archive of material of the work of Alex Cox, including correspondence,scripts, press cuttings. Set of five 35mm prints of films made by Alex Cox: (1) Straight to Hell, 1987 - two prints; (2) Highway Patrolman, 1991 - one print; (3) Death and the Compass, 1992 - one print; (4) Three Businessmen, 1998 - one print. THESE PRINTS HAVE BEEN PASSED TO NSMM FILM TEAM TO ADD TO THEIR COLLECTION OF PRINTS FOR PRESENTATION.

Archive of material of the work of Alex Cox

A collection of personal working folders, minutes, company brochures, manuals and other papers relating to British rocketry projects including Black Arrow, Black Knight and Blue Streak. Also included is some material relating to the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO).

British Rocketry Archive

1955-1972
Master tapes of sound recordings taken on the railway from the 1950s to the 1970s. Approx 1500 master tapes (reel-to-reel).

the peter handford archive

c.1950-2003
Archive related to construction and test flights of the Concorde 002 prototype aircraft, 1960s-1970s

Archive related to construction and test flights of the Concorde 002 prototype aircraft

Press release re the naming ceremony of the British Rail electric locomotive 'Airey Neave' by The Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Thatcher, PM and Baroness Airey, issued by British Railways Board Public Relations Dept, consisting of three printed A4 sheets; Invitation card issued by Sir Peter Parker MVO, Chairman of The British Railways Board, to the naming ceremony of locomotive number 86311 by Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Thatcher and Baroness Airey, at Euston Station 14 May 1983 (2 copies); Programme of events for the naming ceremony of the British Rail Locomotive No 86311, 'Airey Neave' by The Rt. Hon. Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, and The Baroness Airey of Abingdon at Euston Station 14th May 1983 (2 copies).

Archive relating to the naming ceremony of "Airey Neave"

1983
The Lambie-Nairn Archive consisting of material relating to the history of advertising work carried out by Lambie-Narin Advertising 1980-2004. Contains film cans, models, artwork etc.

The Lambie Nairn Archive

1980-2004
A collections of papers from Dr James Robinson relating to wireless technology and especially the promotion of his stenode radiostat

Papers of Dr James Robinson

1933-1947
An archive contained within a historic suitcase, belonging to Railway Queen Molly Brown during her reign in 1929. It features a number of presentation and personal items. 1 Brown suitcase measuring approx. 18’’ by 13’’ by 5’’ monogrammed E.M.B. 2 Black box measuring approx. 11’’ by 65/8’’ by 31/4’’ monogrammed E.B. containing hairbrush, comb, hand mirror and cardboard presentation card Derby February 11th 1930 3 Engraved silver presentation spade approx. 71/2’’ in length, presented to Molly at Heysham for tree planting April 19th 1930, contained within a fitted black case 4 Small brown wallet (damaged) containing a colour photograph of Molly holding a bouquet 5 Molly’s passport number LO50300 issued 16th July 1930 6 Hardback book ‘Life of Robert Burns’ by Rev. J. C. Higgins with typed presentation letter to mark Molly’s visit to Ayr on 6th April 1930 7 Red suede softback back with gold inscription to mark Molly’s visit to Carriage and Wagon Works of the L M S Railway Derby on Tuesday February 11th 1930 8 Brown hardback book with tied pages inscribed on front to commemorate Molly’s visit to The Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Works Derby February 11th 1930 9 Brown softback book with tied pages inscribed on front to commemorate Molly’s visit to The Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Works Derby February 11th 1930 10 Brown hardback book ‘Within the walls of Royal & Ancient York 11 Hardback book ‘The Enchanting North by J. S. Fletcher with inscription on inner page from the Passenger Manager commemorating Molly’s visit to the City of York June 1930 12 Small white envelope containing 10 B&W photographs (some titled and dated on back), and a small softcover booklet ‘Britain’s Railway Queen’. 13 A4 sleeve containing further small softcover booklet ‘Britain’s Railway Queen’, 2 original press photographs, luggage label formerly attached to suitcase, and original telegraph informing Molly of her winning the Railway Queen competition in 1929 14 Copy of Molly’s marriage certificate 15 Copy of Molly’s death certificate

Molly Brown Suitcase Archive

Accrual to the Railfuture Archive, papers from Dr M P L Caton, includes Correspondence (including with Sir John Betjeman), meeting notes and publicity

Accrual to the Railfuture Archive

A programming book relating to courses attended by Vivienne Tappin as part of training on computer equipment. Also included are photographs showing the office and staff.

Programming Book and Photographs relating to Computer Training Courses

1964
Master tapes of sound recordings taken on the railways from the 1950s to the 1970s. Third batch received 9th June 2004.

the peter handford archive

circa 1950-2003
Two archives relating to early use and development of the World Wide Web by business, 1994-98, created by Glyn Moody, computing journalist. First collection consists of c.25 box files and one electronic file covering early development of the Internet, with particular focus on the impact of online developments on businesses. The second archive consists of 29 electronic Word 2 files, comprising edited selection of 20,000-30,000 news items.

Two archives relating to early use and development of the World Wide Web by business

1994-1998
Archival material from 1956-76 to up date "A bibliography of The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History"

Archival material to update A bibliography of The Art of Turning and Lathe and Machine Tool History

Collection of research papers from Mullard Research Laboratories mostly relating to semiconductors. The reports in this collection were produced by the Mullard Research laboratories both at Salfords and their Southampton semiconductor facility, between 1954 and 1961. The focus of these reports is very much on the use of transistors in various applications including car radios, televisions and computers. A great deal of this focuses on research into the higher frequency and temperature difficulties that were a major drawback of earlier transistors but beyond this there are also a number of reports that detail research into laboratory use as well as studies of the materials used to produced components. 1954-1961 [MUL]

Collection of Mullard Research Laboratories Reports

1954-1961
Archive of Lareine Shea collected over her 45-year career in the television industry. This material includes scripts, filming schedules, camera shot instructions, training notes, etc.

Archive of Lareine Shea collected over her 45-year career in the television industry. This material includes scripts, filming schedules, camera shot instructions, training notes, etc.

1991
Records of B. Laporte Ltd relating to the Monk Irwin Process. Accrual for 2017-98 and 2017-130.

Records of B. Laporte Ltd relating to the Monk Irwin Process

1925-1928
Collection of archive documents relating to the activities of radio amateur Hugh Ryan, G5BV, c. 1920 – 1940, comprising logbooks of radio contacts made, correspondence, manuscripts of published articles, QSL cards and photographs. Associated with material already acquired as Inv 2014-39.

Collection of archive documents relating to the activities of radio amateur Hugh Ryan

circa 1920-1940
John Denison Archive relating predominantly to the use of DEUCE and other early commercial computers to solve engineering problems; c.1953–1965

Denison Archive

1956-1974
Two letters relating to the work of O.G. Lywood on early airborne wireless

Letters relating to airborne wireless

June 1951
This collection of material documents Manning’s work in polyethylene research and high-pressure engineering, although there is nothing that relates directly to the “Tube Alloys” project. The papers that refer to Manning’s role, which enabled the experimental production of polyethylene by building a high-pressure reactor, could provide further insights into this important British development, its impact on the Allied effort in World War 2 and the interpretation of associated Museum objects. “The papers are quite extensive and there … is some very interesting material which relates to the discovery of polyethylene. This includes material from DuPont and also by Dr Michels at Van de Waals laboratory in the Netherlands.” Manning’s diaries are included and cover 1930 to 1962, although those for 1938-1941 are missing. There are also 13 printed books, one by Manning, two dedicated to him, and ten other titles, some signed by Manning, demonstrating his influences and interests.

Papers of W.R.D. Manning

1930-1962
Folder of papers related to Muzak system, by Planned Music Limited, a subsidiary of ATV Limited. [MS/2169]

Folder of material relating to Muzak

1959-1961
notebook containing notes written by Joseph Clement to form a credo as a statement of intent and moral compass. [MS/1935]

Joseph Clement Credo Notebook

1793-1798
Papers of Group Captain Peter D.G.V. Whittingham relating to his work on survival medicine and the Apollo/Soyuz mission.

Papers of Peter Whittingham

1950-1977
Archive of Genetically Modified Foods and Crops Research and Industry. Lexington Communications - Agricultural Biotechnology Council Collection, c. 1990 - 2010 comprising display panels about how to influence stakeholders; notes, press cuttings, medial material and booklets dealing with crop protection, biotechnology, arable farming and making sense of GM; 6 video and audio cassettes and minidisks; 6 CD's

Archive of Genetically Modified Foods and Crops Research and Industry