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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D317
Title	British Interplanetary Society: Derby Group
Date	1957-1965
Description	Minutes and reports, correspondence, newscuttings, circulars and notices.
Extent	28 items
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	British Interplanetary Society
Administrative History	The British Interplanetary Society was founded in Liverpool in 1933 with the aim of supporting and promoting the exploration of space and astronautics. The Derby group was established in September 1957 and met at the Seven Stars Inn, in Derby. It was originally a sub-branch of the Midlands Branch, based in Birmingham, but in 1960 became a branch in its own right.
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1964
Organisation Sub-Type	Special interest groups
Term	Space exploration
Archivist Note	Catalogue entries improved, including adding brief administrative history, index terms, and access status, by Sarah Chubb, 21 Dec 2021.