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Duff, James Fitzjames, Sir, 1898?1970 (educationist and academic administrator)

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence between Sir James Duff and Hector regarding Duff's editing and the publication of The Education of an Englishman, 1964-1968

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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/1/27/2
Scope and Contents

The correspondence regards matters such as Thomson's interest in Greek and ancient history; the ease with which he made friends with strangers, with some anecdotes from Hector; his patriotism; his reasons for leaving the autobiography unfinished and the origination of the manuscript; and the failing health of Lady Thomson.

Dates: 1964-1968

Letters from Sir James Duff to Thomson and Lady Thomson, 1955-1969

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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/1/25
Scope and Contents

Includes letters to Thomson and Lady Thomson regarding Thomson's illness; letter to Lady Thomson following Thomson's death; and a letter to Lady Thomson regarding Thomson's autobiography, The Education of an Englishman, in which Duff states how pleased he is that she enjoyed it.


The letters express Duff's admiration of Thomson, and the closeness of their friendship.

Dates: 1955-1969

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