Copy of letter of Application and Testimonials in favour of Norman Kemp Smith
Scope and Contents
This small group of material consists of:
- Printed item: University of Edinburgh. Chair of Logic and Metaphysics. Letter of Application and Testimonials in favaour of Norman Kemp Smith
- Printed item: University of Edinburgh. Chair of Logic and Metaphysics. Additional Testimonials in favaour of Norman Kemp Smith
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1919
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.
Biographical / Historical
Norman Kemp Smith (1872-1958) was a Lecturer in Philosophy at Glasgow University from 1897 to 1906. During the First World War, he served with the Department of Information in London. From 1919, Kemp held the Chair of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh and occupied the post until his retirement in 1945. He had also taken his share of University administration in varied officies such as Assessor on the University Court and as Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Professor Norman Kemp Smith died in Edinburgh on 3 September 1958.
Extent
2 items (1 folder)
Physical Location
CLX-A-608
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material acquired by donation. Accession no: E2014.14.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 21 March 2014
Creator
Subject
- Smith, Norman Kemp, 1872-1958 (Professor of Philosophy) (Person)
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
- Title
- Material relating to Norman Kemp Smith (1872-1958), being copy of letter of Application and Testimonials
- Language of description
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Repository Details
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