Minute book for meetings of the Governing Body from 26 October 1947 to 18 December 1961, dealing with such matters as student political organisations; appointments of staff and governors; Kynaston Studd Memorial Fund; estates issues; clubs and societies; Polytechnic Touring Association (PTA) shop rent (18/07/1949); change to cinema film showings - foreign films (18/07/1949); resignation of Lord Hailsham as chair of governors (20/02/1950); Quintin School; scholarships, medals, trophies and prizes; Quintin Boat Club alcohol license (16/04/1951); World War Two memorial (16/07/1951); cinema canopy (19/01/1953); Rebuilding of ladies pavillion at Chiswick (16/1959); salaries; provision of alcoholic refreshments.

Also includes dates of terms of office of individual governors and their attendance at meetings.