This collection mainly comprises photographs, both of University buildings and personnel and of events happening on campus. There are also a large number of press cuttings mainly from the local newspaper 1961-1995. More recent press cuttings are available on the college website. Other documents include University handbooks, magazines and prospectuses, events programmes, exhibitions, library guides, Senior Common Room minute books and papers, site plans and public information on departments. In addition are a few items of early correspondence and memorabilia including a graduation hood, wine bottles and metal items.
Unofficial
This material is held atCanterbury Christ Church University Archives
- Reference
- GB 2781 CC/U
- Dates of Creation
- 1934 - ongoing
- Physical Description
- c. 70 boxes. The items are very diverse and range from photographs to textiles and metal objects.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
An unofficial archive has been kept by the college librarians in recent years. Documents were collected on an ad hoc basis. University staff donated items when they thought they were worthy of permanent preservation. Many items are memoirs of College activities rather than working records.
Arrangement
Arranged by file number. Each new accession is given the next file number.
Other Finding Aids
A hard-copy catalogue exists which is arranged by file number.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction of these documents is at the discretion of the Director of Library Services and is subject to copyright.