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University of Cambridge, 1890-1925

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8634/B.1-B.31
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom