Heritage Collections

The Heritage Committee

 

"Such a body [a College of General Practice] would be repository of the traditions and ethics of general practice which otherwise are likely to be irretrievably lost..."

[Memorandum on "The Importance of Establishing a Royal College of General Practice" by Dr. FM Rose to BMA General Practice Review Committee 1951 - Fraser Rose papers RCGP archives]

 

After collecting medical instruments, historic books and archives from the earliest days of the College a Museum and Archives Committee was founded in 1994. It was renamed the Heritage Committee in 1999. An article about the foundation of the Collections and Committee was written by John Horder in 2003.

 

"The Heritage Committee has a role and responsibility to promote and preserve the history of generalist practice in this country."

[Heritage Committee letter to Professor David Haslam 24 February 2004]

 

Terms of Reference

  • The Committee shall promote and preserve the history of generalist practice through publications, events, expert advice to the College and its members, and through the safe keeping of historical materials in the custody of the College. An Annual Report on the Committee’s activities shall be made by the Chairman to each June Council meeting.
  • The Committee shall, under such activities, ensure that significant events, individuals and achievements, both in the history of the College and in generalist practice, are recorded for posterity.
  • The Committee shall recommend to the College appropriate policies to ensure that the historical collections in the custody of the College are preserved, promoted, managed and made accessible according to professional standards.
  • The Committee shall provide guidance to the College on the management of College records (both paper and electronic) to ensure the preservation of material of archival value.
  • In liaison with the President’s Office, the Committee shall have responsibility for retired members as College alumni and their activities.
  • The Committee shall provide guidance on the upkeep, maintenance and promotion of the collection of fine art, antique furniture and fittings, and other gifts to the College as appropriate.

 

Denis Pereira Gray

Chairman 2010-11

Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray

 

Members 2010-11

Dr Philip Evans

Ms Margaret Hammond

Dr John Ford

Dr Lotte Newman

Dr David MacKinlay

Dr Bill Reith

Dr Kenneth Scott

Dr Helen Sapper

Dr Alastair Wright

 

Observers & Staff Attendees

Dr Carole Reeves (Wellcome)

Claire Jackson (College Archivist)

Beverly Berry (Library Manager)

 

 
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