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Edinburgh University Fencing Club 1955-56, 1955-1956

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Identifier: EUA GD31/P1/15/2

Scope and Contents

Photograph of the 1955-1956 Edinburgh University Men's Fencing Club.

Original caption: "Edinburgh University Fencing Club 1955-56".

Individuals listed: "Professor W. Segda (Maitre d'Armes d'Ecosse); D.G.S. Reid; J. Poncia; A.C.H. Watson; A.D. Reid; O.P.A. von Eichstorff (Blue); A.G. Watson (Blue, Scottish International); J.D.A. Henshaw (Blue, Scottish International); Col. R.A. Hay (Hon. Vice-President); A.G. Meikle (Captain, Blue, Scottish International); Dr. W.R. Mathewson (Hon. Vice-President); R.A.N. Napier (Vice-President, Blue, Scottish International); W.K. Chan (Hon. Secretary, Blue)".

There is a key below the photograph. The key indicates the meaning of symbols found beside some individual's names. An 'asterisk' symbol means "Blue". A 'section' symbol means "Green". Two 'plus' symbols means "Scottish International".

Inscribed above photograph: "Scottish University Champions".

Inscribed below photograph: "Croughly Cup; Ford Cup".

The name of the photography studio "E.R. Yerbury & Son, Edinburgh" is printed along the border of the photograph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-1956

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Full Extent

1 photograph : Silver Gelatin Print ; 35.5 x 25.4 cm

Physical Description

Good. Assessed 28 May 2024.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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