LevelFile
Ref NoBPS/001/7/02/01/03
TitleBPS Headquarters - Appeal Trust Fund 1968-2007
Date1968--2007
Extent1 file
DescriptionCorrespondence and documents relating to the British Psychological Society Headquarters Appeal Fund to raise monies to purchase premises for the Society includes trust fund deed (9 May 1968), leaflet 'The British Psychological Society Needs New Headquarters' with cover letter to members from the President R J Audley. Lists of deeds of covenants and loans between 1969 and 1978.
FormatTextual Material
NotesThe History of Psychology Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our users. Be aware that our catalogue contains historic terminology relating to mental health which could be considered offensive. The terminology exists within the original record and has been retained to inform users on viewpoints at the time. It in no way reflects the attitudes of the cataloguers or the British Psychological Society.
LanguageEnglish
AccessConditionsAuthorised Users. View by Appointment.
AccessStatusOpen
Location13: BPS History of Psychology Centre, London
AdminHistoryThe British Psychological Society was founded in 1901 by 1926 the Society (and its library) joined with the Royal Anthropological Society to share premises at 52 Upper Bedford Place London. They moved in with the Aristoleian Society in 1932 at 55 Russell Square. The library moved to the University of Nottingham during the war and in 1941 the Society moved into the BMA building at Tavistock House South. However a fire destroyed this office and many of the Societys records in April 1946.The Society stay in Tavistock House until 1969, when after an appeal to their members they moved to Accommodation at the Royal Institution in Albemarle Street on 1 10-14 year lease.

In 1976 the Society's main administrative offices move from Albemarle Street to St Andrews House, 48 Princes Street East Leicester. A London office is acquired in 1999 at 33 John Street. John Street is sold in 2006 and the Society purchases a new London building at 30 Tabernacle Street.
RulesDescription compiled in line with the following standard
ISAD (G) General International Standard Archival Description
ArchNoteCompiled by Claire Jackson BPS Archivist for the History of Psychology Centre.

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