Society campaigns at this period included:\nReport on accidents and diseases in industrial occupations; Memorial Tablet (Blue plaque) scheme Campaign for the adoption of a uniform musical pitch; Petition in support of Bethnal Green Museum; Education Exhibition 1854; Paris Exhibitions of 1855 to 1881 to report on exhibitions and attendance at International Electrical Exhibition, Committee on the Economic use of Fuel; Prizes for an improved lifeboat; Competition for a revolution indicator for steam ships; Committee on collisions at sea; International Health Exhibition; Public health and sanitation conferences; National Training School for Music; Patent Law reform; Samuel Pepys Memorial ; Prevention of Fires ; Poisonous Colours ; Motor Trials ; Acetylene Gas Generator Trials; International Postage Association and Committee on postal reform and papers; Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886; Albert Memorial ; Conference on strikes and lockouts; Committee on collisions at sea; Domestic Economy Congresses ; Art Workmanship Competition; Committee on the deterioration of paper \nRecords include correspondence and routine administrative papers, some printed items and minutes of various committees
Won a Travel Award worth £1000 under the the 'A New Product for Older Users' brief in the 'New Design for Old' section. Travelled to China.
Award instituted as a result of a recommendation by the Commonwealth Section Committee, consists of a silver medal and diploma. The object of the award was to encourage the making of documentary films designed for specific public purposes in their country of origin. The award was open film production units operating in any country of the Commonwealth for the purpose of making documentary films. Films had to be submitted through the Government of the country and no country could enter more than two films.\nIn devising the award the RSA was greatly assisted by advice and help from the Colonial Office, the Commonwealth Relations Office, the Central Office of Information and the British Film Institute.
Nigel Newton delivered a lecture entitled 'Starting a Publishing House', 15/6/1988
Won The Staverton Joinery Attachment Award under the the 'Decorative Laminate' brief in the 'Furniture' sector. Travelled to Mexico in May 1991. Photocopy of original report.
Won Travel Awards worth £1000 each in the 'Footwear' section. Travelled to Italy.
One of a series of lectures entitled 'These Islands Now - transformations in British culture'
Won the 'Courtaulds Textiles Limited Attachment Award' under the 'Outfits from a Theme' brief in the 'Fashion' section. Spent eight weeks working with Courtaulds.
Won the British Airways Travel Award of £2500 in the 'Design Management' section. Travelled to Sydney and Chicago. This report is in two parts.
Won a Clarks Limited Attachment Award worth £2500 under the the 'Footwear' brief in the 'Fashion and Accessories' section. Worked with Clarks International.
Won an Attachment Award to a member company of the British Ceramic Manufacturers' Federation worth £1500 under the 'Co-ordinated Ranges' brief in the 'Ceramics' section. Spent ten weeks working with Poole Pottery.
Won a Travel Award of £350 in the 'Fashion Fabrics' section.
Won the Dorma Group Attachment Award of £800 under the 'Hippie Patch' brief in the 'Home Furnishing' section. Worked with Dorma for four weeks. Includes a letter to the RSA.
Won a Travel Award worth £500 and a further £500 to develop his project under the the 'New Design for Old' brief in the 'Consumer Products' section. Includes letter to the Society.
Won Travel Award worth £700 under the the 'Packaging for Museum Gifts' brief in the 'Leisure & Retail' sector. Travelled to Spain. Photocopy of original report.
Part of image used to illustrate correspondence on education
Includes copies of regular updates on project