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Catalogue description Ministry of Defence and predecessors: Microbiological Research Establishment and predecessors: Reports and Technical Papers
| Reference: | DEFE 55 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Ministry of Defence and predecessors: Microbiological Research Establishment and predecessors: Reports and Technical Papers |
| Description: |
This series contains reports of the Microbiological Research Department (1946-1957) and Microbiological Research Establishment (1957-1959) at Porton Down, Wilts. |
| Date: | 1940-1988 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Microbiological Research Department, 1946-1957 Microbiological Research Establishment, 1957-1959 |
| Physical description: | 462 files and volumes |
| Access conditions: | Open unless otherwise stated |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
From 1998 Ministry of Defence |
| Accruals: | Series is accruing |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Microbiological Research Department and Microbiological Research Establishment were responsible for assessing the biological warfare threat, devising means of protection and detection and studying the organisms involved. MRE also used its specialised facilities in aid of various civil organisations. Currently the series holds development notes and field trial reports |
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