Material generated by personal and family matters, 1800-1947 (early 19th century - 1947)
Scope and Contents
Approximately one third of the bulk of papers comprise working papers and notebooks. About another quarter comprises correspondence, certificates and ephemera relating to honours awarded by various bodies or relating to Frederick Gowland Hopkins' association with learned societies. The remaining material is a combination of papers and photographs generated by Frederick Gowland Hopkins' family (much of it predating his birth); together with correspondence and papers he generated in a personal capacity. A handful of published biographies and obituaries were added to the collection prior to deposit.
Dates
- Creation: 1800-1947 (early 19th century - 1947)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Hopkins, Sir Frederick Gowland, 1861-1947 (Knight, biochemist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 collection (1 box paper; parchment; photograph; wood)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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