Governance records of Clare College, Cambridge, including the Statutes, minutes and papers of the Council, Governing Body and college committees, and papers concerning college elections .
Clare College - Governing records
This material is held atClare College Archives, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 1114 GBR/1114/CCGB
- Dates of Creation
- 1448-2019
- Language of Material
- English Latin
- Physical Description
- 74 boxes paper and parchment
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Early governance of the College was the responsibility of the Master and evidence is available in the Master's Old Book (CCAD/1/1/1) and the first Register of leases (CCAD/3/1/1/1) . Subsequent governance of the College followed similar procedures to those of today and resulting records are included here.
Access Information
Clare College archive material is generally open for consultation.
However please note all College records are subject to a 50-year closure period from date of creation, to protect the rights of third parties. Any material judged to contain personal data or other sensitive information may remain closed for longer, at the discretion of the College.