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Typed alumni newsletters;

No. 1 with letter from Principal J. E. Garside

No. 3

The photographs show the building's construction, completion and interiors including the refectory. The digital images show the Extension and Tower Blocks exteriors and interiors in the early twenty-first century.

Comprises photographs of the speeches given at the opening and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the event.

The photographs show the visits the Duke made to laboratories and the National Bakery School

Correspondence, notes, schedules, programmes, invitations, seating plans, minutes and press releases regarding the arrangements for officially opening the Polytechnic's new extension buildings on 9 July 1969 by The Duke of Edinburgh. Contains letters from James Orr C.V.O., The Duke of Edinburgh's private secretary.

Comprises:

• First report on complete Island-site scheme, October 1948

• A report submitted to members of the Governing Body on suggestions for the development of the Polytechnic: it covers developments of courses offered, the structure of departments and accommodation and premises, c.1957.

• A Scheme for the Future Development of the Polytechnic: a report setting out the desired development of the Polytechnic in terms of teaching, accommodation, buildings and amenities, 1957.

• The Development of the Borough Polytechnic: a progress report looking at the Governors' 1957 Scheme of Development and the progress made, October 1960.

• A report for London County Council detailing approximate estimates of cost, initial cost plans and a comparison of schedule areas with plan areas, April 1964.

• Report to the Governors Building Sub-Committee: a report on the development of the Tower and Extension Blocks including architectural plans by Norman and Dawbarn, Juy 1964.

• Schedule of Accommodation in Existing Buildings and Proposed Extension: a table of rooms, their functions, their area in square feet and maximum student capacity, October 1964.

Comprises agendas and minutes from Research Board meetings along with summaries of research projects being undertaken in different departments and departmental reports.
The Research Board was established in June 1967 to oversee the research activities of the Borough Polytechnic Institute and the publication of a research bulletin.

Contains details of the students and staff of the Borough Polytechnic who died during the First World War and whose names are on the First World War memorial in the Borough Road building.

Record for a Teacher of Machine Embroidery employed by the Borough Polytechnic Institute Day Trade School for Girls. Includes her application form, references and signed contract, correspondence during her employment and correspondence regarding her resignation.

Record for an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry. Includes her application form and correspondence regarding her appointment, salary and resignation.

Record for a Maths Teacher who was later the Welfare and Recreation Officer and then the Recreation Officer. Includes his National Service Acts Deferment of Calling Up card, application form, references and employment contract and correspondence regarding his salary, appointment to part-time work and retirement.