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Archive of productions of Varsity Vanities and various dramatic groups
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1581
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of: an archive of productions of 'Varsity Vanities', 1946-48, and various dramatic groups including Edinburgh University Dramatic Society, SRC Charities Week Office, Attic Theatre Co., Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group, and others.
The material is placed in two photograph albums and a "document store", which contain photographs, programmes, cuttings, posters and correspondence.
Dates:
1946-1951
Class cards of Forbes T. Wallace
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1245
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of four cards, being:
- matriculation card, 1895
- matriculation card, 1896
- class card, Winter Session, 1895-1896. Lectures on Scots Law
- class card, Winter Session, 1896-1897. Lectures on Conveyancing
Dates:
1895-1897
Class cards, tickets, and letters of testimonial of John Brown, Thomas S. Brown and William B. Clark
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1156
Scope and Contents
The material spans 1824 to 1835. There is one class card in the name of William B. Clark. In addition there is a printed document dated 27 April 1831 and published by the Royal College of Surgeons in London which notes the regulations respecting the professional education of candidates for the College's diploma. There are 34 cards and tickets relating to John Brown and his study path. There are 21 cards and tickets relating to Thomas S. Brown, including one of which is an Edinburgh Academy...
Dates:
1824-1835
Class list of Alexander Monro (primus)
Fonds — Volume: EUA GD60
Identifier: EUA GD60
Scope and Contents
Small volume containing lists of scholars (students), their masters (surgeons who they were apprenticed to) and fees paid. In addition there are some details of boarders (1722-1736). Folded inside the volume is a copy letter of 28 June 1945 from the donor, James Watt WS, to Lord Amulree, sent to Univerity Librarian, Lauriston William Sharp.
Dates:
1720-1749
Collection of Class certificates 1951-1954 of John Robertson, Law student
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1435
Scope and Contents
The University of Edinburgh class attendance certificates include those for: Civil Law during Academic Year 1951-1952, Jurisprudence during Academic Year 1951-1952, Administrative Law during Academic Year 1952-1953, Scots Law during Academic Year 1952-1953, Conveyancing during Academic year 1953-1954, and Public Law (Public International Law) during summer session of Academic Year 1953-1954. The collection also includes a Certificate of Merit certifying that John Robertson 'acquitted himself...
Dates:
1951-1954
Collection of Medals issued and presented by Edinburgh Veterinary Colleges and the Edinburgh Veterinary Medical Society (and Association), between 1843 and 1908
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1091
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of 16 silver and bronze medals which have been awarded by several colleges and societies for a variety of years/sessions, including:
Edinburgh Veterinary College: and its medals awarded: 1843-44; 1853; 1856-57
Royal (Dick) Veterinary College: its medals awarded: 1893-94; 1897-98; 1900; 1900-1901; 1901-1902
New Veterinary College: medals awarded:...
Dates:
1843-1908
Collection of Thomas Jaffrey McNair
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1269
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed largely of black and white photographs reflecting Thomas Jaffrey McNair's study and leisure-time activities while at Edinburgh University. There are photographs of:
group photo Union women's dinner 1949
group photo Union men's dinner 1949
group photo Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Mr Walter Mercer's Clinique, Winter 1947
group...
Dates:
1946-1963
Collection relating to James Stewart Fraser
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1263
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of:
- copy of 'Gardyloo', 2 March 1940
- copy of 'Gardyloo', 29 April 1944
- copy of 'The Chalmers Watson Journal', 1935 (Rectorial election - D. Chalmers Watson)
- copy of 'The Chalmers Watson Journal' (Once more a message on the eve of election)
- 2 x copies of reprints of 'The Royal Medical Society', from...
Dates:
1935-1944
Copy of a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Dr B Rush and Dr J Potts, made by D. Lewis
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1466
Scope and Contents
The copy of the letter is dated 1 April 1882 below the statement that it 'is an exact copy of the copy of the original letter as made by D. Lewis', 1 December 1859. The original letter was written in London 20 December 1766 by Dr. Benjamin Franklin and was addressed to Dr. Benjamin Rush and Dr. Jonathan Potts. It refers to letters of introduction to several of Franklin's friends in Edinburgh. At the same time he states that 'you will be your own best friends if you apply...
Dates:
1766-1882
Correspondence and Memorabilia relating to Edinburgh University Rectorial Elections
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1083
Scope and Contents
In one folder of the collection (E2006.03) there are letters mentioning events and reminiscences concerning Rectorial elections, candidate nominations, and pre-election speeches. There is memorabilia in the form of pamphlets and promotional leaflets feature the following candidates: Harold Macmillan; Alistair Sim; Sir Alexander Fleming; Aga Khan; Sir Andrew Murray; Jimmy Logan; John Cameron; Stephen Potter, Douglas Young, and Sir Robert Watson-Watt. There is also a copy of Edinburgh...
Dates:
2003-2006