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1955 Inter-Varsity Champions Sports Dispatch Trophy Lord Rosebery Trophy, 1955

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Identifier: EUA GD31/P1/2/2/5

Scope and Contents

Photograph of the 1955 Sports Section team.

Original caption: "1955 Inter-Varsity Champions Sports Dispatch Trophy Lord Rosebery Trophy".

Individuals listed: "W.H. Watson (Scottish Universities); R. Dow (Green, Scottish Universities); I.A. Davidson (Green); R.S. Scott (Blue); D.S. Crawford; G. Silvey (Green); J.W. Brydie (Blue); H.A. Cumming (Blue); T.N. Allsup (Green); M.M. Armour (Blue, Scottish Universities); W.A. Simpson (Green); D.D. Campbell (Green); G.M. McDougall (Green); W.I. Atkinson; Major C.D. Mather; J.V. Paterson (Blue, Scottish Universities, British Universities); A.S. Jackson (Blue, Scottish Universities, British Universities); R.A. Findlay (Blue, Scottish Universities); H.M. Murray (Blue, Scottish Universities, Hon. Secretary); C.A.R. Dennis (Blue, Scottish Universities, British Universities, Captain); K.A. Robertson (Blue, Vice-Captain); W.R. Cameron (Blue, Hon. Treasurer); D.W.R. Mackenzie (Blue, Scottish Universities); J.M.B. Carr (Blue, Scottish Universities)".

Key found below photograph. The key indicates the meaning of symbols found beside some team member's names. Two 'plus' symbols means 'Scottish Universities'. An 'asterisk' symbol means 'Blue'. A 'cross' symbol means 'Green'. A 'section sign' symbol means 'British Universities'.

Signature of the photographer E.R. Yerbury found below the photograph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Full Extent

1 photograph : Silver gelatin print ; 39 x 30.4 cm

Physical Description

Excellent. Assessed 21 February 2024.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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