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DSIR 36

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...

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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

Subjects
Topics
Research
Weapons
Resources
Construction industries
Food and drink
Iron, steel and metals
Farming
Medicine
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Series is not accruing

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C6368/

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