Letter sent to William Hutton McMichael at Downing College, 1845-11
Scope and Contents
It is thought that McMichael was a relative of William Webster Fisher, Downing Professor of Medicine at the time. With accompanying notes by the depositor detailing the connection between the two.
Dates
- Creation: 1845-11
Creator
- From the Fonds: Fisher, William Webster (1798-1874, Physician and Downing Professor of Medicine) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Mary Fisher, daughter of the Professor of Medicine, William Webster Fisher, married her cousin, William Fisher MacMichael. [Email from their grandson, 2019]
Extent
1 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
No obvious connection with Downing other than the Fisher connection but somewhat artificial.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by alumnus J. Bowen (alumnus)
Finding aid date
2016-06-10 16:28:09+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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