Letter from T H Huxley, 26 Abbey Place, St John's Wood, [London], to Emily Davies, 1865-10-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 2/5
Scope and Contents
Cannot fulfil ED's wish as he has nothing more to do with the 'Reader'. Miss [Elizabeth] Garrett is a former member of his class. Nothing can be better than women's entering medical practice, provided it does not lead to an accusation of impropriety if a woman employs a male doctor.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-10-04
Creator
- From the Fonds: Davies, Sarah Emily, 1830 - 1921 (pioneer for women's education) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
Open to bona fide scholars and by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was a Darwinian biologist and educationist.
Extent
1 item(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
ED 3/22
Originator(s)
Huxley, Thomas Henry
Finding aid date
2002-08-18 11:07:16+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Girton College Archive Repository
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+44 (0)1223 338897
archive@girton.cam.ac.uk