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Cowan House (student hall of residence)

 Organization

Biography

Cowan House was opened in George Square in 1929. Financed by shipowner, Thomas Cowan, this residence for male students was to complement nearby Masson Hall Residence for Women Students.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Photographs of student life in the 1950s, Edinburgh University

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1104
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of: - b/w mounted group photograph showing the members of the National Council, SUS, 1952-1953, taken in Glasgow, May 1953, including Hills - b/w mounted group photograph showing the members of the Executive Committee of Edinburgh University, SRC, 1952-1953, Old College Quad., including Hills - b/w mounted group photograph showing members of...
Dates: 1949-1954