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- 1928-1932 (Creation)
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Chiefly concerned with the activities of JEK Studd, including the Lord Mayoralty (1928) and the Lord Mayor's Show, and general activities Dec 1930-Nov 1932.
Pg.1-2
Descriptions of how the Lord Mayor's Show will be carried out. The proceedings of the day.
All from The Times Newspaper - one cutting from The Times Weekly Edition.
Pg.3
Outline of the details of where to see the show, the order of the procession and the official programme.
Daily Telegraph
Pg.4-6
Details of the bands in the pageant, the route and the daily proceedings.
Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail
Pg. 7
Salvation Army take part in the show, details of the points of procession again, Polytechnic involvement mentioned.
City Press, Daily Chronicle.
Pg. 8-13
Variety of articles regarding preparation and proceedings for the show.
Pg. 14-19
Collection of newspaper photos that show the procession, the lord mayor on the day of the show, game of cricket played beforehand.
Daily Mirror, Daily Sketch, Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News, Illustrated London News
Pg. 22-24
Collection of photos of the Lord Mayor during the show and the procession.
Evening News
Pg. 29-32
Article on the Educational aspect of the Lord Mayor and the show.
Pg 33
Cutting of 'The Saturday Review' with a detailed article on the writers experience of the day.
Pg.34-36
Article by 'Teachers World' written in the form of a message from the Lord Mayor - JK Studd - addressed to the teachers of the country
Pg 38-51
Variety of coverage of the Lord Mayor's show in national newspapers. Articles include the proceedings of the day and photographs.
Newspapers included Yorkshire Post, Birmingham Mail, Sheffield Telegraph, Dundee Evening Telegraph, Manchester Dispatch, Marylebone Chronicle, Torquay Herald and more.
Pg 54-73
International newspaper coverage of the Lord Mayor's show.
Newspapers from countries including America (New York, Chicago), Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary), South Africa, China (Shanghai), Australia and India.
Pg 76-77
Details about the opening ceremony of the fete and exhibition at Polytechnic Regent Street.
The Times, Daily Telegraph, Islington Gazette.
Pg. 78
1930's onwards - events at the Polytechnic such as a film display at the theatre and a choir formed by the head of the Polytechnic School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art.
Daily Mirror, John O'London
Pg.79-87
Articles on new developments and education aspects of the Polytechnic. School Government Chronicles details education committee discussion on various subjects such as visitors to London schools. Organisation of speech trainers also detailed.
Music Teacher, Sunday Times, Scottish Educational, Daily Mirror, The Times.
Pg. 88
Article on the origins of the cinema.
Film Industry Newspaper.
Pg 89-95
Articles on the Polytechnic and its successes and developments. Different news such as student's success', polytechnic marathon, polytechnic cinema relating to George Arliss films.
Newspapers include Harrow Observer, Southwark Recorder, Sketch (Weekly), and The Statesman - Calcutta.
Pg 96
Collection of articles on incident where famous films were lost. The whereabouts of series of Alfred West's films were unknown.
News Chronicle, Edinburgh Evening News.
Pg. 97
Evening Standard article on night-time classes at the Polytechnic.
Pg. 98
Polytechnic related article - opportunities for young people and courses at the Polytechnic.
The National Builder, Pancras Chronicle.
Pg 100-101
Variety of articles on different topics such as an exhibition at Willesden Polytechnic, talks at Regent Street on adventure and travel and Polytechnic photography courses.
Marylebone Mercury, the Times.
Pg 102
Photograph of Mrs H B Tate and news of her becoming a member of parliament after winning West Willesden for government.
The Sketch (weekly)
Pg 104
Article on a lecture that will be delivered at the Polytechnic on Canada and Empire Trade.
Pg 105-106
Various bits about the Polytechnic and things that take place such as lecture on stage technique to Nottingham Playgoers' Club, charity connections of the polytechnic in which it is highlighted as one of the most important institutes to showcase its charity work.
Nottingham Journal, Standard - Buenos Aires.
Pg 107-109
Articles covering Christmas and News Years. Polytechnic Christmas Dinner Fund and Polytechnic News Years Fete are some examples.
Marylebone Mercury, World's Fair Gedham Newspaper.
Pg 110
Recognition of educational films - a new direction for the polytechnic. The value of educational films is brought forward.
Daily Film Renter, Daily Sketch, Today's Cinema.
Pg 118
Lord Kitchener Scholarships - students awarded these scholarships are listed.
Morning Post
Pg 121
Lord Hailsham's representation of Great Britain at the Empire Conference in Ottawa.
Saturday Night, Toronto - Newspaper.
Pg 122
Polytechnic overview - an article written about the foundation and the work over the years.
Belfast Newsletter
Pg 124
Education in Cinematography. Article details the curriculum of this taught at the Polytechnic.
Cinematograph Times
Pg 132-138
Variety of informative articles on Cinematography courses at the polytechnic.
Newspapers include The Times, Kinematograph, Yorkshire Herald, Film Daily and Today's Cinema.
Pg 146-150
Articles on the Polytechnic Jubilee. Include congratulation message from the King and Queen and celebrations in the form of a jubilee festival.
The Times, Woolwich Guardian, Oxford Mail.