| Title |
Papers of John Roach |
| Reference |
PP/JOR |
| Creator |
J. O. Roach |
| Covering Dates |
1924–1992 |
| Extent and Medium |
26 bundles/items; Mixed |
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| Content and context |
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John Roach was a Modern Languages Graduate who joined the Local Examinations Syndicate in 1925 as Assistant to the Secretary. He pioneered reform in Schools Examinations and transformed the Certificate of Proficiency in English, expanding the Cambridge EFL Examinations to a world market and forging links with the British Council. In 1945 he left the Syndicate for a post as Assistant Civil Service Commissioner but continued his links with the Syndicate.
Mostly photocopies of reports and correspondence relating to the work of John Roach in developing the Cambridge EFL Examinations
3045 - collated by H R Beck
Chronological by covering letters
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Access and Use
|
No restrictions to bona fide researchers |
| Further information |
|
EFL documents/past publications
Typewritten handlist
With J O Roach's estate
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| Index Terms |
| Roach, John O (b ? 1899) Assistant to the Secretary, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Board |
| CamAssess/PP/JOR contains: |
|
1
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Memoirs & Collections. |
1913–1991 |
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2
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European Visits. |
1937–1940 |
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3
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Reports, Articles and Presentations by John Roach. |
1932–1975 |
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4
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Reports by others on English as a Foreign Language. |
1940–1990 |
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5
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Examination Regulations and Instructions for English as a Foreign Language. |
1935–1984 |
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6
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Indian and African Language Examinations. |
1945–1970 |
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7
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Relations with the British Council. |
1941–1991 |
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8
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Oral Examining. |
1965–1970 |
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9
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Correspondence post retirement with the Syndicate. |
1986–1992 |
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10
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Miscellaneous. |
1940–1949 |
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