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Public and Political: General: Patronage: Bristol University., Nov 1939 - Dec 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/302

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and papers on WSC's activities as Chancellor of Bristol University File includes: Correspondence with Sir Philip Morris, Vice-Chancellor, on signed copy of "The Gathering Storm", the opening of the new School of Veterinary Science, a painting of the University buildings by Herbert Truman, WSC's visit for Honorary Degree Ceremonies, 1946 and 1948, the visit of the Executive of Executive Heads of Universities, presentation of portrait of WSC by Stevenson Wright, the selection of candidates for Honorary Degrees, 1946, 1945-1948 (21); correspondence with Winifred Shapland, Secretary and Registrar, on arrangements for WSC's visits to the University, 1946 and 1948, and possible loan of pictures by WSC to Bristol Art Gallery (8), 1945-48; correspondence with Herbert Tanner, Treasurer, on the "Churchill Appeal" for funds for new student accommodation, with printed reports of the Fund, 1945-48 (14); correspondence with Prof. Arthur Tyndall, Acting Vice-Chancellor, on appointment of Philip Morris as Vice-Chancellor, and the death of Sir Stanley Badock, Chairman of the University Council, 1946 (5); letter from Ralph Moore, Head Master, Harrow School, on his links with Bristol; letter from Sir Stanley Badock, Chairman of the University Council on the appointment of Philip Morris as Vice-Chancellor, with biographical details about Morris; letter from A V Alexander (later Lord Alexander of Hillsborough) on award of Honorary Degree, 1945; correspondence and papers on WSC's visit to Bristol, Apr 1945, to receive the Freedom of the City, and to confer Honorary Degrees on A V Alexander and Ernest Bevin, including Report on the University's contribution to the War Effort, 1945 (60pp); correspondence on the resignation of Thomas Loveday as Vice Chancellor, 1944 (8pp); Report on bomb damage to the University, Nov 1940 File also includes correspondence with students on messages to student magazine "Nonesuch", 1944-48.

Dates

  • Creation: Nov 1939 - Dec 1948

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 file(s) (1 unbound file, 331 items)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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