The records cover the full range of operations.

The records cover the full range of operations.

The surviving archives are few, providing mainly summary details of the building at its opening and its research activity.

The archives document the establishment and operation of the Unit from the perspective of the Cambridge Directing Committee.

The archives comprise the records of internal governance, finance, building and equipment development and astronomical observation, together with several small assortments of personal papers of individuals associated with the University Observatory, its sister and successor bodies, such as G.B. Airy, H.F. Newall and R.O. Redman.

Dartington Institute carried out practical research to inform political and social policy. Its predecessor bodies were Dartington Amenity Research Trust and Dartington Institute of Community Studies.

Known as Political and Economic Planning (PEP), 1931-78.

The category - Corporate management records - embraces records of the central decision-making bodies, University officers such as the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrary, and their administrative support. It includes constitutional records.

Includes reports on theses.

Includes original articles, diaries, photographs and other papers, plus copies of originals held by the family of Sir Lionel Whitby. Also includes other items such as his undergraduate gown, medals and awards, copies of published books and secondary material donated by his family.

Including papers of Masters, Professors and Fellows of Downing College, and gifts from past members. Includes academic administrative records but not estates correspondence.

The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.

The records of the General Board (of the Faculties) and several of its sub-committees and related bodies comprise an extensive subject file sequence, carbons of letters sent out, work and stipends papers, and Medical School material.

The category - Teaching, learning and research records - comprises records relating to curriculum delivery and examination, further research and the award of degrees; also such adjuncts to study as laboratories, the Botanic Garden and University Library.

The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.

The archives comprise a wide range of operational records, covering the management and development of premises and grounds, garden planting, gardening advice within and without the University, visitors and Friends, accounts, bequests (including that by Reginald Cory) and staff, as well as papers concerning interaction with the Botany School and botanical research in general.

The records are largely concerned with the administration of the department and the teaching and examining of students.

Papers connected with market research and social survey methodology, including raw data, reports, and statistics; questionnaires and procedures; interviewers and interview techniques; working papers and notes; and correspondence.

This small collection mostly relates to Kendall's research and work on mathematical statistics. There are also some personal research papers about the mountaineer Rev. Charles Hudson.