1970s-1989

Collection

Recorded interviews and related records arising from research into the history of the CNAA.

2 boxes

In the 1970s, Martin C Davis, then a senior lecturer at Coventry Polytechnic, undertook research into the history of the Council for National Academic Awards. In 1979 he was awarded a PhD by the University of Loughborough for his thesis 'The Council for National Academic Awards, 1964-1974: A Study of a Validating Agency' (MSS.372/CNAA/76). He was later appointed an HM Inspector of Schools. Harold Silver was a member of the CNAA from 1982 to 1986 and continued Davis's research into that body, publishing 'A higher education: the Council for National Academic Awards and British higher education 1964-1989' in 1990.

The material is open for research, it may be photocopied and the identifying material may be quoted, but it may not be used for teaching purposes. Researchers are required to sign a form at the Modern Records Centre agreeing to the access conditions: to acknowledge both Professor Silver and Qualidata and to declare that they (Professor Silver and Qualidata) bear no responsibility for the further analysis or interpretation of the material.

Open

The Centre also holds records deposited by the Council for National Academic Awards itself.

Sound recordings: interviews/reminiscences

English