Correspondence regarding Hector Thomson's work in the diplomatic service, c1930s-1940s
Scope and Contents
Largely contains correspondence between Hector and his parents throughout the war, with Hector confirming his safety and telling them of his travels in Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Cyprus; and Thomson and Lady Thomson keeping him informed of life at home.
Also includes photographs of Cypriot scenery; a telegram from James Duff congratulating Hector on winning the Gaisford prize, 1937; driving licence of Thomson; and a Christmas card to Thomson and Lady Thomson from Andromache, Hector's wife.
Dates
- Creation: c1930s-1940s
Creator
- Thomson, Hector, 1917-2008 (senior lecturer of ancient and modern Greek, University of Aberdeen) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Extent
6 telegrams (6 leafs, 6 sides); 1 driving licence (1 leaf, 2 sides); 10 letters (15 leafs, 30 sides); 21 small black and white photographs (20 photographs: 7x4.5cm, 1 photograph: 8x6cm); 1 cheque (1 leaf, 1 side); 7 envelopes (14 sides)
Physical Location
CLX-A-1354; photographic store
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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