Papers of the Standards Commission, 1834 - 1872
Scope and Contents
RGO 62 contains papers regarding the establishment and regulation of standards of weights and measures. There are minutes, reports and evidence of the Standards Commission and Select Committees; copies of Acts of Parliament; and letters and documents discussing weights and measures.
Dates
- Creation: 1834 - 1872
Creator
- Standards Commission (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The Standards Commission was responsible for the regulation of standards of weights and measures.
Extent
2 archive box(es) (2 boxes) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
A handlist is available in the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of the papers is not known.
General
This description was created by Robert Steiner, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives.
Originator(s)
Standards Commission
Finding aid date
2007-05-25 12:40:12+00:00
Subject
- Parliament (Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
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