Papers of Richard S Clymo, 1922-1996, comprising papers generated by Westfield College and Queen Mary College, chiefly relating to their merger in 1989. Includes Westfield College papers relating to the merger of Westfield College and Queen Mary, 1922-1992; correspondence and papers relating to a 'History of Botany at Westfield College', 1983-1984; plans for botany at Queen Mary, 1982-1988; Queen Mary College finance schemes for biology and engineering, 1990-1996; papers, plans and correspondence concerning the teaching of Environmental Sciences at Queen Mary, 1983 and correspondence and papers relating to the future of biological sciences at Westfield College, 1980-1987.
CLYMO, Richard S (fl 1961-1995)
This material is held atQueen Mary Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 370 RC
- Former Reference
- GB 370 PP18
- Dates of Creation
- 1922-1996
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Professor R S [Dicky] Clymo. Member of Botany Department at Westfield College 1961-1983, moved to Queen Mary College 1983, remained with Queen Mary and Westfield College after the merger and became, Dean of Faculty 1988-1991 and Head of School 1991-1995.
Arrangement
Original order.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Deposited in the Archives, 2007.
Other Finding Aids
Archivist's Note
Entry compiled by Sarah Drewery.
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for copies for research or publication should be made to the Archivist: Main Library QMUL, 328 Mile End Rd, London E1 4NS, telephone: 020 7882 7873, email: archives@qmul.ac.uk .
Custodial History
Retained by Professor Clymo during his time at Westfield and Queen Mary.