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8 (39), Thomson to Ledermann, 21 Sept 1939

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Identifier: Coll-1064/88
Scope and Contents Thomson thanks Ledermann for the sheets, though concludes they were not of great value. He refers to trying times, sending Ledermann good wishes and stating that they will pass. He informs Ledermann that he almost has the calculations accurate, which will allow for the further analysis discussed in previous letters. He tells Ledermann about Hector's travels in Cyprus studying Byzantine buildings, confiding that he isn't sure where...
Dates: 21 Sept 1939

8. Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Orkney, Shetland, the Hebrides, circa 1850 (spine-dated 1849)

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Identifier: Coll-10/8
Scope and Contents The last in the set of eight scrapbook albums compiled by Adam White, this volume contains 141 items mounted on 114 pages.Geographically the volume begins with three of the historical mainland counties of the north of Scotland: Ross-shire, Sutherland, and Caithness. No doubt reflecting the material available to White, coverage here is somewhat sparse compared with the extent of his other albums, with only thirty items relating to mainland locations.The volume...
Dates: Other: circa 1850 (spine-dated 1849)

8 Year Old Para Rubber, Gikiyanakand, 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/3278
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Photograph of 8 year old Para rubbert trees being tapped on a plantation in Gikiyanakand[?] in the early 20th century.

Dates: 1870s-1930s

9 1/2" Brain Knife, Aluminium Handle, c. 1910

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Identifier: GD47/1/7/72
Scope and Contents

Undated sketch labelled '9 1/2" Brain Knife, Aluminium Handle' detailing various measurements and other specifications for construction of the instrument. The sketch is not designated a number in this series.

Dates: c. 1910

9 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 17 Jul 1937

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Identifier: Coll-1064/7
Scope and Contents Thomson discusses the difficulties of calculating correlations between persons, referring to Burt's article, Correlations Between Persons, from the British Journal of Psychology, Jul 1937; his own paper, On Complete Families, from the British Journal of Psychology, Jul 1935, in which he states he was the first person to suggest the idea of correlations between persons, as well as the...
Dates: 17 Jul 1937

9 (38), Ledermann to Thomson, 18 Feb 1938

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Identifier: Coll-1064/42
Scope and Contents

Thomson informs Ledermann he has received proofs from the British Journal of Psychology, and expresses regret that he and Ledermann's Univariate articles are to be separated in different volumes.

He also informs Ledermann that he will send his cheque on the first of the month, since this will give them some interest in the account, and gives him the address of James Fitzjames Duff in Durham, where he will be staying.

Dates: 18 Feb 1938

10 (37), Thomson to Ledermann, 19 Jul 1937

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Identifier: Coll-1064/8
Scope and Contents

Thomson continues to discuss Burt's paper, The Correlation between Persons, from the British Journal of Psychology, Jul 1937, providing an alternative to Burt's formula, which he criticises as being unnecessarily complex.

Dates: 19 Jul 1937

10 (38), Thomson to Ledermann, 21 Feb 1938

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Identifier: Coll-1064/43
Scope and Contents

Thomson asks Ledermann to discuss an example given by Burt in his article on correlations between persons which Thomson is having difficulty with, at their next meeting. He expounds upon the point in great detail, with most of the letter taken up with his working.

Dates: 21 Feb 1938

10 (39), Thomson to Ledermann, 11 Oct 1939

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Identifier: Coll-1064/89
Scope and Contents

Thomson discusses his difficulties in retrieving offprints from Customs House at Leith.

Dates: 11 Oct 1939

10 Bottle Kisu Cow and 1/2 Ayrshire Kisu, 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/1453
Scope and Contents

Photograph of four cows - 10 Bottle Kisu cow and half Ayrshire Kisu in a field in the early/mid 20th century.

Dates: 1870s-1930s

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