Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)

Un-numbered letter in which Thomson tells Ledermann how glad he is that he is now a naturalised British subject, 16 Apr 1940

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Identifier: Coll-1064/97

Scope and Contents

Thomson also reflects on the war, and sends his regards to Ledermann's parents.

Dates: 16 Apr 1940

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Professor Walter Ledermann

Un-numbered postcard from Thomson to Ledermann thanking him for his birthday card and informing him of his son Hector Thomson's engagement, 30 Mar 1941

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Identifier: Coll-1064/104

Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The collection largely consists of letters from Godfrey Thomson to Ledermann. Many are highly mathematical in content, containing formulae and mathematical notation, though they also regard social events and contain enquiries from Thomson with regards to the safety of Ledermann's family throughout the war.

Dates: 30 Mar 1941

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Professor Walter Ledermann

Un-numbered postcard, Thomson to Ledermann, 22 Oct 1937

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Identifier: Coll-1064/26

Scope and Contents

Thomson confirms arrangements for he and Ledermann's meeting, and asks him to bring Bartlett's offprints with him.

Dates: 22 Oct 1937

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Professor Walter Ledermann

Unpublished materials authored by Thomson, 1897-1954

Sub-Fonds

Identifier: Coll-1310/3

Scope and Contents

Lecture manuscripts, c1910s-1954;
Unpublished volume, c1930;
Notes taken by Thomson, c1930s-1951;
Bibliographies compiled by Thomson, 1897-1954.

Dates: 1897-1954

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Godfrey H. Thomson

Untitled lecture given to members of staff of the University of Edinburgh, 1950

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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/3/7

Scope and Contents The lecture comprises of Thomson's advice to new and inexperienced lecturers, and covers topics such as the audibility and clarity of the lecturer; the importance of the lecturer believing in what they are saying; the importance of engaging with the audience; effective use of blackboards, notes, diagrams, examples and models; and the use of humour. Thomson's humour is clear throughout. The advice he offers is actually very unusual for this time – Lawn et all describe it as ...

Dates: 1950

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Godfrey H. Thomson / Unpublished materials authored by Thomson / Lectures / Titled <emph>Some non-mathematical papers of my Father's, including some of his Bingley lectures, KEEP, H.T 1963</emph>

Volume I, 1925-1939

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/1/1/1

Scope and Contents

The volumes pages are numbered, and there is an extensive contents page on the inside indicating where information about each test can be found. Contains test papers and information regarding the administration of M.H.T. 1-12; M.H.A. 1; and M.H.E. 1.

Dates: 1925-1939