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Mowat, Alex S, fl mid 20th century (graduate of education, University of Edinburgh, and professor of education, Dalhousie University)

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Letter from Alex S Mowat, a former student of Thomson's, 3 Mar 1955

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Identifier: Coll-1310/1/1/26/27
Scope and Contents

Mowat praises Thomson's teachings and publications, particularly Instinct, Intelligence, and Character, and mentions how Thomson could make the most complex of topics easily understood by many.

Lady Thomson has annotated the letter, stating that Thomson thought Mowat clever, and that he was a first class honours student of Sir W Calder.

Dates: 3 Mar 1955