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Letters and papers compiled by Hector Thomson and titled Tributes on [my Father's] Knighthood regarding Thomson's retirement from Edinburgh University and his knighthood, 1949-1951
Item
Identifier: Coll-1310/1/1/19
Scope and Contents
Contains letter from the University Secretary with Special Minutes attached; Thomson's handwritten speech on the presentation of his portrait, 1951; Lady Thomson's notes on his speech to the students in 1950; small letter from J Donald Pollock regarding Thomson's speech to the students and graduates with the printed speech attached, 1950; letter from Alexander Snay congratulating Thomson on his Knighthood; and letter from T B Robson congratulating Thomson on his knighthood.
Dates:
1949-1951
Letters to Pilliner from Godfrey H Thomson and Charles H Stewart, 18 April 1949-21 April 1949
File
Identifier: Coll-1443/1
Scope and Contents
Contains a letter from Thomson informing Pilliner that his appointment has been approved, and expressing his hopes that Pilliner will be happy working with the unit; and a formal letter of appointment from the university secretary, Charles H Stewart.
Dates:
18 April 1949-21 April 1949