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J.J. Leeming Papers
Catalogue reference: Leeming
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This record is about the J.J. Leeming Papers dating from 1959-1972.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Leeming
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Title (The name of the record)
- J.J. Leeming Papers
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1959-1972
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Description (What the record is about)
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Papers relating to road safety research conducted by Leeming, including charts, graphs, and written reports. The papers contain Leeming's studies of international accident rates; before and after studies; and copies of articles and papers he published.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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<p>The articles written by Malcolm Heymer on Leemings research can be viewed on the Association of British Drivers website: www.abd.org.uk.</p>
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- National Motor Museum
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 2 boxes
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Open to bone fide researchers. By appointment only.
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Custodial history (Describes where and how the record has been held from creation to transfer to The National Archives)
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Deposited by Malcolm Heymer, October 2005, who was sent the papers by J.J. Leeming's son in order to undertake research and write articles based on Leemings work for the Association of British Drivers.
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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J.J. Leeming was a former county surveyor of Dorset and pioneer accident investigator. He puts forward the view in his books that the majority of drivers are reasonable and responsible people but, being human, they make mistakes. He believed that the investigation of road accidents and their future prevention was, and is, made more difficult by the judicial system which seeks to bring criminal changes against drivers, making it unlikely that drivers will co-operate openly with accident researchers such as himself.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/7e3ee084-55d3-4e13-b4b1-2b4946db1253/
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J.J. Leeming Papers