Correspondence between Lord Provost and Dott, text of Lord Provost's presentation speech and notes for 'broadcast' on day of presentation, 1962
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Lord Provost and Dott announcing his conferment of Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, 1962. The material includes Dott's letter to the Provost, August 1962 congratulating him on his Honorary LI.D. and referring to Dott's 'tremendous uplift' at conferment of Freedom; text of Lord Provost's presentation speech including manuscript draft and text of Dott's speech of thanks, 7 pp., manuscript, draft of Dott'speech at lunch after presentation, 5 pp.; pencil notes for 'broadcast' at 9.30 on day of presentation, 4 pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1962
Creator
- Dunbar, John Greig, Sir, 1907-: (Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1960-1963)) (Author, Person)
- Dott, Norman McOmish, 1897-1973 (Neurosurgeon) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available to researchers on application, but some restrictions apply due to Data Protection legislation. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Series: 6 Files
Repository Details
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