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Directorate of Overseas Surveys and predecessors: Library Records

Catalogue reference: OD 70

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OD 70

This series includes a variety of material, including some early correspondence; rules and regulations; progress reports; scientific and technical papers; monographs about the history of the Directorate; catalogues; maps and plans; and published...

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OD 70

Title
Directorate of Overseas Surveys and predecessors: Library Records
Date

1899-2000

Description

This series includes a variety of material, including some early correspondence; rules and regulations; progress reports; scientific and technical papers; monographs about the history of the Directorate; catalogues; maps and plans; and published booklets, information leaflets and gazetteers.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

158 files and volumes

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated

Immediate source of acquisition

From 2003 Ordnance Survey

Subjects
Topics
Maps and plans
Aid and development
Official publications
Custodial history

The papers on copyright in Ordnance Survey maps were given to the OS Library in 1991.

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Series is accruing

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C16182/

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Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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Within the department: OD

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