Extracts from the memoir of Robert Armstrong, 1956 - 1959
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of the parts of Armstrong's unpublished draft memoir that relate to King's College. Mentioned are: GHW Rylands, EM Forster, FR Leavis, J Bennett, FL Lucas, K Polack.
Dates
- Other: 1956 - 1959
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Robert Alexander came up to King's in 1956 and read English, then Law.
Extent
15 page(s)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopy made by Armstrong's daughter and sent in February 2020.
Existence and Location of Originals
M Alexander retains the complete original memoir.
Originator(s)
Alexander, Lord Robert Scott (1936-2005), Baron Alexander of Weedon, QC
Date information
It is not known when the memoir was drafted.
Repository Details
Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444
archivist@kings.cam.ac.uk