University of Cambridge, 1890-1925
Scope and Contents
University of Cambridge, comprises various material spanning the period 1890-1925. There are lecture notes in Bateson's hand, correspondence relating to his election as Professor of Biology, a letter from A.J. Balfour concerning the proposed first Chair of Genetics (1912), and papers relating to endowments for genetics research. A number of wider university topics and issues are also covered, including the debate over the requirement for Greek, degrees for women and the Quick Bequest.
Dates
- Creation: 1890-1925
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bateson, William, 1861-1926 (biologist) (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
2 archive box(es) (2 boxes; paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
General
Former reference: B.1-B.48
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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