Letter from T H Huxley, Geological Survey of England and Wales, to Emily Davies, 1871
File
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 5/33
Scope and Contents
Responds to ED's wish to appoint a woman clerk, Miss Adams, with promise to vote for her if she is the best candidate. Discusses nominations to a committee, suggesting 'Angus, Barry, Davies, Huxley, Lucraft or Allanson Picton, W Rogers, Tabrum (+ Lord Lawson & Mr Reade)'; a Catholic would be a desirable addition, e.g. Mr Hutchings. 2 pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1871
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: London School Board (Organization)
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, and a member of the London School Board.
Extent
1 item(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
ED/LSB 50
Date information
DateText: Dated '3 [...] 1871', probably January, May, June or July.
Originator(s)
Huxley, T H
Finding aid date
2002-09-14 16:06:15+00:00
Repository Details
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