Letter from Sophia Claxton, of Hampton, [London] SW, to Emily Davies, 1862-08-30
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 2/4/3
Scope and Contents
Requests information on the course of study for ladies wishing to qualify in medicine, and asks whether at 49 she is too old to practise as a nurse.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-08-30
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
Sophia Claxton, née Hargrave (1812-1890), was the wife of Marshall Claxton, painter.
Extent
1 item(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
ED 3/5
Date information
DateText: No year given, possibly 1862.
Originator(s)
Claxton, Sophia
Finding aid date
2016-08-16 13:27:46+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Girton College Archive Repository
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