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Guthrie, William Keith Chambers, 1906 -1981 (historian and classicist)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1906 -1981

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Classical scholar, academic and Master of Downing College 1957-1972.

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Letter describing Christmas at home with the family and academic work, 1934-01-10 - 1934-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/GUTH/7/1/17
Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter and describes Christmas at home with their family. They had been to see 'Richard of Bordeaux' and 'The Sleeping Clergyman' (a disappointment) at the theatre. He had given his Asia Minor lecture to the Classical Association and (with some modifications) to the Church. Their recent holiday in Hampshire had been relaxing in preparation for the final work completing his book. A final note comments that Bernard Darwin admired her (Katharine's) looks above all others....
Dates: 1934-01-10 - 1934-01-22
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open