Letter from Thomas Markby, Cambridge, to Emily Davies, 1865-03-17
File
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 8/123
Scope and Contents
Regulations for the examination of girls have been approved by the [Local Examinations] Syndicate. Those opposed to the scheme show signs of turning. TM has no sympathy for the Liverpool opponents. There will be local committees of ladies; the main difficulty will be in finding premises to examine girls separately from boys.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-03-17
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 Markby (1824-1870) was a headmaster, Classical lecturer at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, a member and later Secretary of the Cambridge University Local Examinations Syndicate.
Extent
1 item(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
ED/LOC 189
Originator(s)
Markby, Thomas
Finding aid date
2002-09-24 14:14:26+00:00
Repository Details
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