Family papers and photographs of Albert Charles Seward and Marion Seward and their children (copies only), 1880 - 1950
Collection
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/SEW/4
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Correspondence and other papers compiled in his capacity as Master of Downing College.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1950
Creator
- Seward, Sir Albert Charles, 1863-1941 (Knight, botanist and geologist) (Person)
- Seward, Marion, 1861-1924 (nee Brewis, wife of Albert Charles Seward and artist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
Generally open.
Biographical / Historical
Albert Charles Seward (1863-1941) married Marion Brewis (1861-1924) on 1 July 1891. They had four daughters: Dorothy (b.1892), Phyllis, Margery (b.1896, known as Maudie) and Mary Carola (b.1902, known as Carola).
Extent
c. 5 archive box(es)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Loaned to the College Archive in September 2021 by the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Sewards to copy for the Archive. 2021-22/011
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Contact:
Downing College Archive
Downing College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 762905
archivist@dow.cam.ac.uk
Downing College Archive
Downing College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 762905
archivist@dow.cam.ac.uk