HARRIS COLLECTION, 1943 - 1951
Scope and Contents
Selwyn College and Cambridge University papers and memorabilia including correspondence to Harris about admittance to Selwyn before and after the war (1943 and 1947), Short course exam papers (1944), History Tripos exam papers (1949), term bill (1943), degree certificates (1949 and 1951), College and University society memorabilia including a Selwyn May Ball ticket for 1948, (1943, 1947-1949) and team and society group photographs (1948-1949).
Dates
- Creation: 1943 - 1951
Biographical / Historical
Douglas Brian (Tony) Harris d. 2005, came to Selwyn College first in 1943 to attend one of the University Short Courses as a Naval Marine and returned after the war in 1947 for another two years, graduating in 1949. He read History and extended his interest by being a member of the College History society. He also attended other College and University societies which included pursuing his life-long love of swimming and water-sports as a member of the University Swimming Club, "the Tapoles".
Extent
1 collection (3 folders plus electronic items)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred by his daughter in June 2021.
Existence and Location of Copies
Some digital copies of photos also available
Repository Details
Part of the Selwyn College Archives Repository
The College Archivist
Selwyn College Archives
Selwyn College, Grange Road
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DQ United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 762014
archives@sel.cam.ac.uk