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National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Coal Research Establishment: Registered...

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Reference COAL 97
Title National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Coal Research Establishment: Registered Files
Date 1948-1997
Description

This series contains correspondence, reports and papers on all aspects of the Coal Research Establishment's work.

Arrangement

Former file reference order

Held by The National Archives, Kew
Legal status Public Record(s)
Language

English

Creator

National Coal Board, Coal Research Establishment, 1948-1987

Physical description 884 files, microform and volumes
Access conditions Subject to 30 year closure
Immediate source of acquisition

From 1998 British Coal Corporation

Accruals Series is accruing
Administrative/ biographical background

The Coal Research Establishment's (CRE) took over some of the functions and records of the Powell Duffryn Research Laboratory in 1946. A member of the National Coal Board was responsible for the CRE, although any work was carried out in conjunction with the Headquarters Divisions. The directors of the divisions ensured that the programmes of research and development supported the board's long term plans. A sponsorship committee was created to maintain links with area management.