Oral history: Graham Pledger, Deputy Head of Grounds and Gardens, 2012-03-15
Scope and Contents
Transcript and digital recording of interview with Graham Pledger, Deputy Head of Grounds & Gardens 1964-present. Includes: watching College being built; interview with Major-General Hamilton; getting grounds ready for opening of College; early work; colleagues and working conditions; relationship with students and Fellows; staff social club and staff outings; Canon Duckworth; Kapitza House; Alec Broers: Kenneth McQuillen; helicopter landing in field; anecdotes; Revd Cain.
Dates
- Creation: 2012-03-15
Biographical / Historical
Graham Pledger was born on 19 January 1949. He came to work in the Grounds & Gardens Department in 1964 as a Groundsman, later being promoted to the position of Deputy Head of Grounds & Gardens.
Extent
1 collection : 1 file plus digital objects paper and digital objects
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Born digital'. Created as digital file by Paula Laycock on HR dictaphone.
Existence and Location of Copies
A digital access copy and a printed version of the transcript are available.
General
The digital recording and transcript are stored on the Archives Centre V:drive.
Originator(s)
Paula Halson
Finding aid date
2012-06-27 12:03:09+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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