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Photographic diaries of Thomas Donald ('Don') Simon

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304R-Z

Scope and Contents

A collection of nine photographic diaries compiled by Thomas Donald Simon, measuring approximately 220 x 155 mm, with photographs as separate pages measuring generally 205 x 145 mm. The diary entries are typed, and each entry is accompanied by a number of photographs, presumably all taken by Thomas Donald Simon himself.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1986

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).

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Donald Simon was born in Widnes, Lancashire, on 23 Mar. 1909 and died in Queensland, Australia in 1988.

Extent

2 archive box(es) (1011 images in 9 albums)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received by the Royal Commonwealth Society from Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cuthbert on 15 July 2005.

General

This collection level description was entered by WS.

Originator(s)

Simon, Donald Thomas, 1909-1988

Includes index.
Date
2007-02-12 10:16:41+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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