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Comprises photographs of the Duke of York at the event officially opening the buildings and visiting different areas of the Polytechnic.

On 20th February 1930 the Duke of York (the future George VI) visited the Borough Polytechnic Institute to official open new buildings within Borough Road Building and unveil its new facade.

Loose copies of the Borough Polytechnic's monthly magazine for staff and students with articles about clubs and societies, Polytechnic news and general topics of interest.

December 1936 (two copies)

September 1937 (two copies)

December 1937

March 1938 (two copies)

September 1938

December 1938 (two copies)

November 1939

February 1940

Two bound volumes each containing March, September and December 1938, March and November 1939, February 1940.

Unbound copies of the Borough Polytechnic Institute's monthly magazine for staff and students with articles about clubs and societies, Polytechnic news and general topics of interest.

Volume XVI No.12 (December 1906).

Volume XVII No.2-No.12 (February-December 1908).

Volume XIX No.1-12 (January-December 1909).

Volume XX No.1-11 (January-November 1910).

Volume XXII No.1-12 (January-December 1912, August and November are missing).

Volume XXIII No.1- (January- 1913).

Bound copy of Volume XXIV No.10-12 (January-December 1914).

Volume XXXIV No.2-3 (February-March 1918).

Volume XXXIII No.4--11 (April-November 1918, July, October and December are missing).

Volume XXXIV No.1-10 (January-December 1919, August/September is missing).

Volume XXXV No.1-11 (January- December 1920).

Volume XXXVI No.1-11 (January-December 1921).

Volume XXXVII No.1-6 (January-November 1922).

Volume XXXVIII No.1-7 (January-November 1923).

Volume XXXIX No.1-6 (January-October 1924).

Volume XL No.1-5 (January-July 1925).

Eight bound volumes of the Borough Polytechnic News containing editions of the magazine from volume 9 to 40 (1899-1925).

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.

Comprises plans regarding Borough Road Building. The plans predominantly cover the following periods: 1950s, late 1960s, early 1990s, 2007-2012. There are 40 hard copy plans and 28 digital plans.

The photographs shows lecturers and equipment used for teaching Electrical Engineering, Paint Technology, Chemical Technology and Applied Physics.

Records and correspondence relating to Herold's Institute including leases and insurance documents.

Correspondence and records relating to Norwood Technical Institute, a branch of the Borough Polytechnic.

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.

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.

Minutes of the Publicity Committee

Contains correspondence, re-siting plans and programme for a service of re-dedication.

Comprises a plan of Edric Hall from c.1907 and three plans from the proposed modernisation of Edric Hall in 2003.

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

The minutes and reports of of the Governmental Working Party to prepare the Scheme of Government for a new Polytechnic to be designate by the Secretary of State for Education and Science.

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.