Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)
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Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:
Education for the Base of the Pyramid, 20 Jan 1931
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/19
Scope and Contents
The notes are brief, largely containing bullet points for Thomson to discuss. These include a definition of the pyramid and its relation to society; notes regarding the four new classes as identified by Wells; the differential birth rate; the Danish Folkhighschools; and social equality.
Dates:
20 Jan 1931
Extracts from an MS by A C Aitken regarding matrices with Thomson's notes, Nov 1935
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/3/2/3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Fonds:
- Lecture manuscripts, c1910s-1954;
- Unpublished volume, c1930;
- Notes taken by Thomson, c1930s-1951;
- Bibliographies compiled by Thomson, 1897-1954.
Dates:
Nov 1935
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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Papers of Godfrey H. Thomson
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Unpublished materials authored by Thomson
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Notes taken by Thomson regarding various publications and subjects including education, statistics, and mathematics
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Compiled notes on mathematics and statistics
Factorial Analysis of Human Ability, 2 Feb 1942
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/23
Scope and Contents
The lecture explains factorial analysis in non-mathematical terms as far as possible, and Thomson explores how psychologists and mathematicians can work together and co-operate in order to gain knowledge of intelligence differences. Thomson references the work of Spearman, Hotelling, and Thurstone. Also includes a follow on lecture with 2 slides titled Positive Structure in Factorial Analysis, and three accompanying images. Thomson has attributed this to...
Dates:
2 Feb 1942
Family photographs, c1890s-1950s
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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/2/2
Scope and Contents
Photographs of immediate family, including photograph of young Thomson, c1890s; photograph of Hector and classmates at his Officers' Training Corps academy, c1930s; photograph of Lady Thomson and her sister in academic dress, 1904; photograph of Lady Thomson with 2 companions in a small rowing boat, 1905; photographs of plays acted at Armstrong College, many of which Lady Thomson took part in, c1900s; formal photographic portrait of Thomson's Father, Charles, 1939, as well as a photograph of...
Dates:
c1890s-1950s
Folder titled Godfrey Thomson containing notes for The Education of an Englishman, c1950s-1968
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/1/4/3
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten notes and chapters by Thomson, some of which are on the reverse of notes regarding statistical methodology; handwritten introduction and editorial notes by Sir James Duff; and typescripts of chapters.
Dates:
c1950s-1968
Godfrey Thomson, c mid 20th century
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/6
Scope and Contents
This material was either created, collected by, or refers to Professor Sir Godfrey Thomson.
- Handwritten notes, c1930s;
- Correspondence, 1932-1941;
- Manuscript authored by Thomson titled The Mathematics of Mental Testing, c mid 20th century;
- Thomson's notebook, c 1947.
Dates:
c mid 20th century
Godfrey Thomson Unit for Educational Research, 1896-1979
Sub-subfonds
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1
Scope and Contents
Material regarding the Moray House Tests, c1920s-1970s;
Northumberland Mental Tests, c1920s;
Sample tests, 1920-1987;
Testing Samples, United States, c1920s-1950s;
Publications, 1896-c1978;
Godfrey Thomson, c1930s-1947;
Correspondence...
Dates:
1896-1979
Handbooks, c mid 20th century
Series
Identifier: Coll-1310/2/6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Fonds:
- Books, 1921-1950;
- Journal pieces; 1904-1954;
- Proceedings and papers of conferences with Thomson's contributions, 1904-1951;
- Newspaper articles, 1921-1948;
- Handbooks, mid 20th century.
Dates:
c mid 20th century
Handwritten bibliography of Thomson's publications titled, Publications, 1905 to end of 1936, 1905-1937
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/4/2
Scope and Contents
Despite the title, publications are listed up to 1937. Also includes interleaved Notice to contributors to the British Journal of Psychology, and Notice from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Dates:
1905-1937
Handwritten bibliography of Thomson's work titled List of Publications, 1905-1954
Item
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/4/4
Scope and Contents
Details Thomson's publications largely chronologically – Thomson has used the right hand side for his own work, and the left for work of his students' which was of particular interest to him. Also contains a list of Moray House Tests published by the London University Press Limited including the test number, the prices, and when they were copyrighted; and details of reviews of Thomson's work by others. The volume contains interleaved programmes for meetings and events to...
Dates:
1905-1954
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