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'Cambridge Appointment' [Girton and Newnham], 1923-05 - 1923-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Hollond 3/3/1

Scope and Contents

Letters and notes referring to Marjorie Tappan's application to Girton and Newnham in June 1923, as Lecturer and Director of Studies in Economics [actual appointment made by Girton].
1) Five pages of rough notes in MTH's hand, in support of her application, with names of those who will provide references.
2) Three letters and 1 card from Bertha Phillpotts [Girton] to MT 30 May 1923 (inviting MT's application), 10 June 1923, 21 June 1923 (enclosing a separate typed formal letter of appointment), 1 August 1923. The appointment confirms that MT may continue her work at LSE 2 days per week.
3) Three letters from BA Clough [Newnham] 30 May 1923, 18 June and 22 June 1923, on similar lines.
4) Two cards from MG Jones [Girton] re meeting MT at Girton, all July 1923.
5) Three letters from Marjorie Robinson [Newnham] re meeting MTH, all July 1923.
6) Letter from Mary Clover [Girton] enclosing 3 pages of printed regulations about the appointment as Director of Studies (1909) 22 June 1923.
7) Letters from Professor and Mrs Alfred Whitehouse about giving MT references May and June 1923.






Dates

  • Creation: 1923-05 - 1923-08

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

At the request of Marjorie Hollond's executor Section 2, 'Family papers and correspondence' is closed for 50 years from her death. These records will be opened on 1 January 2028.

Extent

1 file(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

3/11/20

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The letters and notes were in a large manila envelope marked 'Cambridge Appointment' in MTH's hand.

Originator(s)

Various

Finding aid date

2006-02-20 10:25:25+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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