Identity area
Reference code
CWU/4
Title
Polytechnic Service League file
Date(s)
- [1920-1959] (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 folder, Manuscript
Context area
Name of creator
(fl.1880-1912)
Repository
Archival history
Found by Brenda Weeden in locker 20, Council Room, 309 Regent Street
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Polytechnic Service League file including letters from JEK Studd and Bernard Studd to Jimmy Tucker, Secretary of the Men's Council, 1920s-1950s. Letters written during the Second World War give some insight into the impact of hostilities on the Poly and London. The file also contains programmes for the following events: Founder's Day 15 Jan 1939; Opening of the Polytechnic Stadium 18 Jun 1938; Memorial Service for Robert Mitchell, All Souls Church 31 Aug 1933; Dinner to Honour JEK Studd's knighthood 17 Dec 1923; Table plan for dinner 18 Feb 1925; Jubilee dinner for JEK Studd 18 Feb 1935; Memorial Service for JEK Studd at St Pauls Cathedral 21 Jan 1944; 'Welcome to the Poly Harriers' leaflet; copy of Polytechnic Magazine Jan 1944.
Press cuttings re JEK Studd's death; photographs - of Jimmy Tucker?; Robert Mitchell and JEK Studd; and the WW1 war memorial in Regent Street foyer, with wreaths.
Press cuttings re JEK Studd's death; photographs - of Jimmy Tucker?; Robert Mitchell and JEK Studd; and the WW1 war memorial in Regent Street foyer, with wreaths.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Status: Open. Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000