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Extracts from the diary of Herbert Walter Macklin, 1885-10-16 - 1887-06-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCRF 4/2/3

Scope and Contents

Typed extracts, mainly about Herbert's visits to his sister at Girton. The extracts include: Miss Welsh's 'At Home', 1886; his sister's (whom he calls Elsa) Tripos result, 1886; Agnata Ramsay's success in the Classical Tripos, 1887; the Oxford and Cambridge Ladies tennis match at Harrow, 1886.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885-10-16 - 1887-06-21

Biographical / Historical

Herbert Walter Macklin was at St John's 1885-1888. He was the younger brother of Helen Macklin who was at Girton 1883-1886. Herbert's diary was transcribed by his granddaughter, Susan Macklin who extracted references to Girton.

Extent

1 file(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Susan Macklin, 2006.

Existence and Location of Originals

Presumed to be with the family.

Originator(s)

Macklin, Herbert Walter; Macklin, Susan

Finding aid date

2007-01-31 08:13:06+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Girton College Archive Repository

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