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Public and Political: General: Visits and Invitations: Bristol., May 1954 - Apr 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/294

Scope and Contents

Correspondence on visit to Bristol, 25-26 Nov 1954, as Chancellor of University of Bristol, for presentation of Honorary Degrees.File includes drafts of itinerary; correspondence with the Society of Merchant Venturers, on dinner in honour of the Honorary Graduates; correspondence with Sir Philip Morris, Vice-Chancellor, Bristol University, on arrangements for degree ceremony, visit to new Faculty of Engineering and candidates for honorary degrees (12); letter from H C Butterfield, Registrar, Bristol University on candidate for Admission; letters from Sir Alan Lascelles (2), Herbert Tanner, Lord Monckton, Sir Hartley Shawcross, Lord Normanbrook, and R A Butler [later Lord Butler of Saffron Walden] on award of honorary degree; correspondence with Walter Stanton, Professor of Music, on dedication of piece of music commemorating WSC's 25 years as Chancellor of the University (3); letter from Carol Maddison, Lady President, University of Bristol Union, thanks for signed photograph File also includes official programmes for Degree Ceremony and seating plan for luncheon.

Dates

  • Creation: May 1954 - Apr 1955

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 file(s) (1 unbound file, 99 folios)

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

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