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:
Notes titled On Horner's Method of Solving Equations from A de Morgan's Elements of Arithmetic, early – mid 20th century
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/3/2/2
Scope and Contents
The notes explain Horner's method, and provide examples.
Dates:
early – mid 20th century
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Unpublished materials authored by Thomson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
Notes titled Parallel Proportional Profiles, c1946
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/3/3
Scope and Contents
The notebook has been made by Thomson from copies of the minutes of the Scottish Council for Research in Education, 1946, and contains calculations, graphs, and explanatory notes.
Dates:
c1946
Opening lecture for the Training, Theory and Practice of Education course, 8 Oct 1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/3/3
Scope and Contents
Thomson outlines the structure of the course and describes what is expected of the students, the value of practical experience, and the difficulties of offering practical experience alongside teaching on a training course. He also discusses the problem of practical experience impinging on written work and study, and how students can manage their time accordingly. Thomson describes the importance of ensuring the knowledge the students have of various classes is brought together,...
Dates:
8 Oct 1930
Papers regarding G Herdan's article, The Factorization of Political Economy, 18 Aug 1942
Item
Identifier: Coll-1064/108
Scope and Contents
Includes typescript copy of a letter from Thomson to Herdan regarding the article, specifically the way in which Herdan has applied sampling theory to his data, and a typescript copy of Herdan's reply.
Includes two typescripts of Thomson's review of the article.
Dates:
18 Aug 1942
Papers regarding Hector's development, 1917-1927
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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/7
Scope and Contents
Notes by Thomson regarding Hector's progress from 2 weeks to one year, 1917;
List of words that Hector does or doesn't know at age 3 years and 1 month, 1920;
Letter from Hector's headmaster acknowledging Thomson's cheque and regarding how Hector is settling in, 1924;
2 Otis tests completed by Hector, 1927;
1 Stanford achievement test completed by...
Dates:
1917-1927
Photocopied hand written manuscript written by Thomson titled Chapter XII: Edinburgh and Moray House regarding his work, c1950-1955
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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/4/4
Scope and Contents
The manuscript describes how Thomson came to work at the University of Edinburgh and Moray House College of Education, detailing the job offer he had received from Thorndike at Colombia University, and his reasons for its refusal. He describes the reaction to an Englishman taking the post at Moray House, his daily surroundings, and the connections between Moray House and the faculty of Education at the University of Edinburgh. He also describes the history of Moray House College,...
Dates:
c1950-1955
Photograph album containing formal photographic portraits of Thomson's ancestors, c mid-late 19th century
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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/2/1
Scope and Contents
While some photographs have contextual notes detailing biographical information regarding the subject, most have none. Although the images themselves date from the 1800s, they are all of the same size and likely copies created later than the originals.
Dates:
c mid-late 19th century
Photograph album containing various Thomson family photographs, c1910s-1920s
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/1/2/4
Scope and Contents
Includes photographs of Hector as an infant; photographs of Thomson's army colleagues; and photographs of friends and family.
Dates:
c1910s-1920s
Photographs, c mid 19th century-1960
Series
Identifier: Coll-1310/1/2
Scope and Contents
These largely comprise of family photographs, including photographs of Thomson's immediate family as well as both he and Lady Thomson's ancestors, but also contain images regarding Thomson's career and achievements.
Dates:
c mid 19th century-1960
Proceedings and papers of conferences with Thomson's contributions, 1904-1951
Series
Identifier: Coll-1310/2/4
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:
1904-1951
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