Photographs from Kingston University and its predecessor bodies including Kingston Polytechnic, Kingston Technical College, Kingston Institute of Technology, and Kingston School of Art/ Kingston College of Art. Covers a number of themes from the University's history including images of students and staff, buildings and campuses, sporting and social events, and special events such as building openings and guest visits.
Kingston University Photographs
- Reference
- GB 2108 KUAS43
- Dates of Creation
- c. 1910- 1990s
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 20 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Kingston University is a university in Kingston upon Thames, south-west London. Formerly a polytechnic, it was granted university status in 1992. It's other predecessor bodies include Kingston College of Technology, Kingston College of Art and Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College.
Access Information
Open to researchers by appointment- please email archives@kingston.ac.uk. Appointments typically offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 4.30pm. For more information on Kingston University Archives and Special Collections please see our website at http://blogs.kingston.ac.uk/asc
Other Finding Aids
Also see our archives catalogue here
Alternative Form Available
Digital copies are available to be viewed on our Kingston University Digital Collections online website.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Researchers are asked to either leave the photographs in their plastic sleeves or to wear gloves when consulting the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Some items in the collection can not be copied from due to their physical condition or copyright law. Please send all copying enquiries to the Archive at archives@kingston.ac.uk
Scans of many of the photographs are available from the Archive on request.
Custodial History
Transferred from Kingston University library