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1 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 2 Feb 1937

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Identifier: Coll-1064/1
Scope and Contents

Thomson acknowledges receipt of Ledermann's letter and manuscript, expressing pleasure at Ledermann's continuing interest in factor analysis.

Thomson draws parallels between a formula Ledermann uses and the work of Kelley, specifically his pentad criterion as discussed in Crossroads in the Mind of Man.

Dates: 2 Feb 1937

1 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 1 Jan 1938

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Identifier: Coll-1064/34
Scope and Contents

Thomson asks Ledermann to explain an article of C Spearman's. The unnamed article is referred to in Spearman's The Abilities of Man, and regards the reversibility of proof of Spearman's tetrad criterion.

Dates: 1 Jan 1938

1 (39), Ledermann to Thomson, and Thomson to Ledermann, 25 Apr 1939-26 Apr 1939

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Identifier: Coll-1064/81
Scope and Contents In Ledermann's letter to Thomson, dated 25 Apr 1939, he informs Thomson of his applying for the Carnegie Teaching Fellowship, which would allow him to undertake original research in the areas of pure matrix algebra and abstract group theory. He also mentions that he would like to devote some time to applied mathematics, specifically factor analysis, and asks Thomson for permission to continue the work he undertook as Thomson's assistant, perhaps with the help of...
Dates: 25 Apr 1939-26 Apr 1939

1 (40), Thomson to Ledermann, 30 Jan 1940

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Identifier: Coll-1064/94
Scope and Contents

Thomson invites Ledermann to dinner.

Dates: 30 Jan 1940
pp. 8-9
pp. 8-9

1. Edinburgh, circa 1850 (spine-dated 1849)

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Identifier: Coll-10/1
Scope and Contents This volume, comprising 374 items mounted on 267 pages and covering the city of Edinburgh, is the first in this set of eight scrapbook albums compiled by the naturalist Adam White. Geographical coverage is largely restricted to the Edinburgh of White’s day: that is, to the then Burghs of Edinburgh (including the Old and New Town) and the Canongate.Material relating to other areas within the city’s present-day boundaries – such as Holyrood Park, Restalrig, Merchiston and the Burgh...
Dates: Other: circa 1850 (spine-dated 1849)

01: General tests, 1920-1987

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/G1/3/1
Scope and Contents Contains several test papers, instruction manuals, and instructions for administration. Files are titled as follows: 01.01, Mixed attainment, containing test papers used by various schools throughout England, 1986-1987; 01.02: Pintner Educational Achievement Test, 1929; 01.03: Ballard New Examiner Tests, 1924-1925; 01.04:...
Dates: 1920-1987

1. On the 13th line of Zorra, Oxford County; 2. An Ontario barn with stables underneath; 3. An Ontario Farm Home., 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/19
Scope and Contents

Two photographs (2 and 3) of an Ontario farm. One showing a barn with stables underneath and the other showing the home in the early 20th century.

Dates: 1870s-1930s

1 x birth certificate, 11 August 1892, Christopher Murray Grieve, son of James Grieve, postman, and Elizabeth Grieve (Graham)

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Identifier: Coll-1725/3/32-62
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The archive is composed of correspondence, family papers, printed matter and newspaper cuttings, literary works, and diary.

Dates: 1883-1934

1 x death certificate, 3 February 1911, James Grieve, married to Elizabeth Graham, Langholm, stamped and dated 3 February 1911

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Identifier: Coll-1725/3/16-31
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The archive is composed of correspondence, family papers, printed matter and newspaper cuttings, literary works, and diary.

Dates: 1883-1934

1 x death certificate, 11 April 1934, Elizabeth Dawson, widow of 1st, James Grieve, 2nd, James Dawson, 1f., 12 April 1934

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1725/3/32-62
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The archive is composed of correspondence, family papers, printed matter and newspaper cuttings, literary works, and diary.

Dates: 1883-1934

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