Cornford, Francis Macdonald, 1874 - 1943 (classical scholar and poet)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1943
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Cornford: Papers of Francis Macdonald Cornford (1874-1943), classical philosopher
Letter about his third year studies for the Classical Tripos Part II, 1927-10-09
Thanking her for sending a presscutting regarding Cross and Sandbach, two classical fellows in his first year at Cambridge. In his final year, he is changing to 'double supervisions' with [Francis] Cornford for philosophy and Robertson for 'Comps' (literature). He is considering both history papers and going to see Adcock at King's for advice. St Columba's church has been redecorated during the vacation and his new furniture makes his room look cosy. With envelope.
Letter about their wedding plans, their new home and A. E. Housman's lecture in Cambridge, 1933-05-18 - 1933-05-19
Letters of congratulation on the engagement of Adele Ogilvy and Keith Guthrie, 1932 - 1933
Includes letter from Joselyn Toynbee of Newnham College to Mrs [Lucy] Ogilvy, describing Keith Guthrie's excellent character and suitability for Adele, letters from Francis Cornford and his wife Frances (separate letters) and a telegram from Adele's father [Adam Loftus Ogilvy], 26/12/1932, with a copy of the wedding invitation.
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