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Also, of course, anything that is rejected by local archives offices might still be of interest to individual researchers. If the material is unique, or likely to be unique (as is the case with unpublished mine records) then at the very least it should be made available for sale by auction - or by invited offer. One thought is that a list of currently available documents could be posted on the NAMHO website (I run this so could easily do it, though haven't run the idea past NAMHO Council yet), and offers invited. BGS might even make a bit of extra income out of this. Another, simpler, option would be for them to post everything (i.e. surplus to BGS and county archives requirements) for sale on eBay. It would take a bit of effort to sort out what they have - but I'm sure there's no shortage of volunteers to help them! all the best - Steve ============================================== Dr Stephen Henley Resources Computing International Ltd Matlock =============================================== -----Original Message----- From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brough Paul Sent: 05 October 2008 17:47 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: British Geological Survey records. Afternoon all I hope this doesn't turn out to be a major loss and am gratified that Roger Burt is investigating. Theis is not the first time an NDPB* has neglected opportuunities to talk to local archives about possible transfers. Obviously local archives won't automatically take everything but the chance would be helpful. Cornwall Record Office has Designation for the significance of its hard-rock mining archives and would be likely to consider very favourably any pooortunity to secure material. Let's hope this is a minor problem and no sort of precedent. Paul PS: tahnks to Alasdair for drawing my attention to something in my own archive in his earleir posting. * non-departmental public bodies (what we used to know and love as quangos - quasi-autonomous non-governmantal organisations) though perhaps the body concerned is not an NDPB but a NMGD or non-ministerial government department? (You can take the boy out of archives but you can't take archives of of the boy...) -----Original Message----- From: mining-history on behalf of Alasdair Neill Sent: Sat 10/4/2008 11:52 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: British Geological Survey records. I have recently been shown a file of Geological Survey documents recovered from a tip, which proved to contain original reports, mine plans etc dating from 1946 probably part of the collection used in the compilation of Dines. Also some WWII and 1920's mine reports. These refer to mines in West Penwith & the Tavistock area. These were presumably discarded during the recent move of BGS records from Exeter to Keywoth, Nottingham. One must ask what what is the BGS's policy regarding the preservation of such records, & if they are to be discarded surely it would be better to offer them to the relevant county record office. This would also make it much easier for anyone with an interest having a chance of viewing them. Alasdair Neill. *************************************************************** Please note that the Council may need to disclose this e-mail under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Important: This e-mail and its attachments are intended for the above-named only and may be confidential. If they have come to you in error you must take no action based on them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone; please e-mail us immediately at [log in to unmask] Security Warning: Although this e-mail and its attachments have been screened and are believed to be free from any virus, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free. The Authority will not accept liability for any damage caused by a virus