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The Papers of Reginald Joseph William Henry Potter, 1900 - 1903

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAC/1/6/Potter

Scope and Contents

The papers comprise menus, invitations and programmes for dinners, musical society events and other entertainments at King's and other Cambridge Colleges.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900 - 1903

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Some records contain personal information as defined under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998) and will be reserved.

Biographical / Historical

Reginald Potter (c 1876-1941) came up to King's College in 1900 as a Choral Scholar. After graduation he was ordained and in 1909 became a minor Canon of Canterbury. He lived in the cathedral precincts for many years, serving the diocese in various roles. He was made an Honorary Canon in 1933, and a year later was appointed to the Rectory of Ickham. He died in 1941 at the age of 65.

Extent

5 envelope(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

Misc. 61; KCAC/1/3/4/Potter

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These papers were given to King's College by RJWH Potter's son's brother-in-law, Alan Savidge, in November 1980.

Bibliography

For further biographical information see King's College, Cambridge 'Annual Report', 1941, p.18.

Originator(s)

Potter, Reginald Joseph William Henry

Finding aid date

2004-02-10 12:07:16+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

Contact:
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King's College
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