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Waley, Arthur David, 1889 - 1966 (orientalist)

 Person

Dates and places

Arthur David Waley was born Arthur David Schloss, son of the economist David Frederick Schloss. In 1914, he changed his name to Waley, his mother's family name. He attended Rugby School, and was admitted to King's College, Cambridge on 10 Oct. 1907. He studied Classics, and was awarded his B.A. in 1910.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Fonds

Waley: The Papers of Arthur David Waley

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0272/ADW
Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents written by Arthur Waley, and papers relating to him. It includes memoirs by members of his family, correspondence, photographs, off-prints both by and about him, and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: 1917 - 2001