Item RSP/8/1/10/5 - The Polygen

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RSP/8/1/10/5

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The Polygen

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  • 20 Nov 1964 (Creation)

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1 pamphlet, Printed document

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Issue No.6 Price: 6d. Published by the Student's Representative Council.

Includes articles on: theft of Quintin Hogg's bust from the front window; chart success for students [redacted] formerly in the band the Abdabs [who later became Pink Floyd]; results of a poll of voting intentions of Poly students; elections for the Student Representative Council called off; need for more library seats; snoring; contribution of journalism students; perceptions of Africa; letters to the editor; Polytechnic Centenary Parade; Presidents views on college facilities; new course in Photographic technology; overseas students; Students Representative Council preparing a complaints pamphlet; history of the Polytechnic; career as a french lorry driver; horror films; NUS conference; fashion; Woman's Page including interview with Ethel Wood; Miss West London ; student pop group the Blue Wailers; Jaxx Club moving premises; father and son studying at the Poly together; raid on St Martin's School of Fashion for their mascot; allegations of a 'colour bar' [racial discrimination] at hostel used by Poly students; Shell International executives studying at the Poly; students from Goa; Poly seeking University status under the Robbins Report; sports reports [including a photograph of Britain's Olympic crew featuring [redacted]].

The newspaper also includes some advertisements.

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Access is subject to the University Archive’s Regulations for Access. Please note that access to some records may be restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or for other reasons including preservation. Status: Restricted – please contact University Records and Archives for more information.

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      P156

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