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Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and related bodies: Records Bureau...
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| Reference | DSIR 36 |
|---|---|
| Title | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and related bodies: Records Bureau Files |
| Date | 1884-1957 |
| Description | This series contains a large collection of reports which were housed in the former Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Library, and cover an extensive range of scientific and technological research. They relate to such matters as structure and properties of materials, atmospheric pollution, water pollution, research into safety measures and civil defence, chemical substances and explosives, metals, industrial products and processes, building materials and equipment, natural resources, fuel and power, agricultural produce and foods, dentistry and medical subjects, meteorology and hydrography, aeronautics and transport. |
| Held by | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status | Public Record(s) |
| Language |
English |
| Physical description | 4828 files and volumes |
| Access conditions | Open |
| Immediate source of acquisition |
1976-2006 Department of Industry |
| Accruals | Series is not accruing |
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