University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

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The album is mixed in content, including photographs of Thomson's European travels and the people he met there; photographs of Thomson with his family, including Lady Thomson, Hector, and several relatives and friends; photographs of the school camps in which Thomson took part; and photographs of his colleagues from the army.

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Contains photographs of Thomson, Lady Thomson, Hector Thomson, and friends of the family. Destinations include Glenapp, Dryburgh, Melrose, Alnwick, and Sunderland.

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The album contains photographs of Thomson, Lady Thomson, and Hector in various locations in Cornwall including Lands' End, Trevaunance Cove, and Newquay.

Scope and Contents Photographs of immediate family, including photograph of young Thomson, c1890s; photograph of Hector and classmates at his Officers' Training Corps academy, c1930s; photograph of Lady Thomson and her sister in academic dress, 1904; photograph of Lady Thomson with 2 companions in a small rowing boat, 1905; photographs of plays acted at Armstrong College, many of which Lady Thomson took part in, c1900s; formal photographic portrait of Thomson's Father, Charles, 1939, as well as a photograph of...

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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.

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While some photographs have contextual notes detailing biographical information regarding the subject, most have none. Although the images themselves date from the 1800s, they are all of the same size and likely copies created later than the originals.

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Includes photographs of Hector as an infant; photographs of Thomson's army colleagues; and photographs of friends and family.

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These largely comprise of family photographs, including photographs of Thomson's immediate family as well as both he and Lady Thomson's ancestors, but also contain images regarding Thomson's career and achievements.

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It is unclear where the images were taken, but they possibly date from Thomson's tenure at Columbia University as visiting professor, 1923-1924. Activities include sailing, playing tennis, and rowing.

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Most photographs depict scenery and local people, with some photographs of Thomson, Hector, Lady Thomson, and companions.