Chancellor, 1930-1983
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Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV/Da.11
Scope and Contents
Files, arranged by Chancellor, relating to their election, installation and also including related material. Covering the following individuals:
- Sir James Matthew Barrie
- Lord Tweedsmuir
- Marquess of Linlithgow
- H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1983
Creator
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Conditions Governing Access
Certain material may be restricted due to Data Protection and other legislative reasons.
Biographical / Historical
Along with the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, the office of Chancellor was instituted following the 1858 Act. Elected by the General Council, the office is normally held for life and has been held by:
- 1859 - Rt.Hon. Henry, Lord Brougham and Vaux, LL.D.
- 1868 - Rt.Hon. John Inglis, D.C.L., LL.D.
- 1891 - Rt.Hon. Earl of Balfour, Arthur J. Balfour, MP., D.C.L., LL.D.
- 1930 - Sir James Matthew Barrie, Bart., O.M., M.A., LL.D.,. D.Litt.
- 1937 - John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir
- 1944 - The Most Honourable The Marquess of Linlithgow, K.G., K.T.
- 1952 - H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- 2011 - H.R.H. Anne, Princess Royal
Extent
1 box
Archivist's Note
Grant Buttars 14 April 2004
Creator
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Subject
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
- University of Edinburgh. Chancellor (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk