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University of Edinburgh. Rector

 Organization

Staff Only

Biography

The original office of Rector dates from 1585 when Robert Rollock (1555-1599) was given the title of "Principal and Rector". He was succeeded in this role by Henry Charteris (c1565–1628). The appointment of Andrew Ramsay as Rector in 1620, distinct from Principal, saw the two roles separated. The Rector in this period was the Town Council's Supervisor, leaving discipline, moral/religious control and college administration with the Principal. In 1665 the Town Council of Edinburgh resolved that the role of Rector should rest thereafter with the Lord Provost of Edinburgh in an ex officio capacity but in real terms had little or no involvement. By 1838 the then Lord Provost, Sir James Forrest of Comiston, was unclear whether he was the Rector or not.

Along with the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, the current office of Rector was formally constituted following the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858 and is elected by the staff and matriculated students.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Electoral Campaign leaflet for post of Rector of Edinburgh University, in favour of Sydney Goodsir-Smith , 1951

 Item — Box CLX-A-1702
Identifier: Coll-1848/17-0164
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Electoral campaign leaflet for the post of Rector of the University of Edinburgh, in favour of Sydney Goodsir Smith, dated 1951.

Dates: 1951
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Rector, 1865-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV/Da.12
Scope and Contents Rectorial candidates' promotional literature: Material relating to Artemus Ward's campaign (1865) Rectorial election scrapbooks (1868 & 1871) Printed literature relating to rectorial elections (1890-1936) Election campaigns: 1951; 1951 (Waugh campaign); 1963; 1979; 1982; 1985; 1988; 1991; 1994; 2003 Rectorial...
Dates: 1865-2003
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / University Governance and legal basis of the university

Rector: James Robertson Justice, Installation, 1958

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 163
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/194
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Rector: James Robertson Justice, Installation

Dates: 1958
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rector: James Robertson Justice, Installation (second), 1963-1964

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 164
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/195
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Rector: James Robertson Justice, Installation (second)

Dates: 1963-1964
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rector: Jo Grimmond, Installation, 1960-1961

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 161
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/192
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Rector: Jo Grimmond, Installation

Dates: 1960-1961
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rector: Malcolm Muggereidge, Installation, 1966-1967

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 162
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/193
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Rector: Malcolm Muggereidge, Installation

Dates: 1966-1967
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rectorial Elections and Correspondence, Vol I (Field Marshall Allenby, Stanley Baldwin, Earl Beatty, Winston Churchill, Lord Cunningham, Alexander Fleming), 1919-1954

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 166
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/197
Scope and Contents

Rectorial Elections and Correspondence, Vol I (Field Marshall Allenby, Stanley Baldwin, Earl Beatty, Winston Churchill, Lord Cunningham, Alexander Fleming)

Dates: 1919-1954
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rectorial Elections and Correspondence, Vol II (Sir John Gilmour, Sir Herbert Grierson, General Sir Ian Hamilton, David Lloyd-George, Sir Donald Pollock, Alastair Sim), 1920-1959

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 167
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/198
Scope and Contents

Rectorial Elections and Correspondence, Vol II (Sir John Gilmour, Sir Herbert Grierson, General Sir Ian Hamilton, David Lloyd-George, Sir Donald Pollock, Alastair Sim)

Dates: 1920-1959
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rectorial Elections: Miscellaneous Matters, 1908-1951

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 165
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/196
Scope and Contents

Rectorial Elections: Miscellaneous Matters

Dates: 1908-1951
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Rector's Essay Prize, 1908-1924

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 168
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/199
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Rector's Essay Prize

Dates: 1908-1924
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous