Correspondence and papers donated by Arthur Frere, 1800 - 1899
Scope and Contents
Mainly correspondence, concerning: the controversies and legal wrangling between William Frere and Edward Christian, who petitioned against Frere's election as Master in 1812; vice-chancellorship; general. The letters are not generally about College or estate administration. Includes correspondence from Sir Busick Harwood. Cornwallis Hewett and William Wilkins.
Dates
- Creation: 1800 - 1899
Creator
- From the Fonds: Frere, William, 1775 - 1836 (Master of Downing College) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.
Extent
c. 100 item(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Organised by subject as per inherited HWP.S arrangement, then correspondent. When, however there is a considerable amount of correspondence with an individual this is listed under that person's name - this being more likely to reflect the original order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Arthur Frere via H.W.P. Stevens in 1899. Correspondence included.
Originator(s)
Frere, William
Finding aid date
2001-06-11 15:12:44+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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