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Letter from T D [Sir Thomas Dyke] Acland, Sprydoncote, Exeter, to Emily Davies, 1864-12-22

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies 6/3/1

Scope and Contents

TDA advises ED 'not to press for competition in a neck-and-neck race between the sexes on the same course'. He cannot help her in Cambridge but has spoken to a Syndic who supports ED. Does not know whether ladies' schools will be referred to the Commission. Hopes to meet ED in person. Offers to help by writing to Professor [Montague] Bernard of All Souls and advises ED to write to him also. 2 pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864-12-22

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Open to bona fide scholars and by appointment only.

Biographical / Historical

Sir Thomas Dyke Acland (1809–1898), eleventh baronet, was a politician and educational reformer.

Extent

1 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

ED/SIC 3

Related Materials

See also GCPP Davies 6/3/2.

Originator(s)

Acland, T D

Finding aid date

2016-08-16 13:27:46+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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