University of Edinburgh -- Principal
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: The Principal is responsible for the overall operation of the University, is President of the Senatus Academicus and ex-officio, a member of the University Court. Since the Universities (Scotland) Act, 1858, the Principal has also been Vice-Chancellor.
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
Visitor book from the Original Department of Surgery, University of Edinburgh, October 1933-early 1940s
Item — Box CLX-A-355
Identifier: Coll-1848/18-0017
Scope and Contents
Visitor book containing about 200 autographs, principally of eminent pre-war surgeons from all over the world reflecting the status of the University's
famous medical school. For example, Clovis Vincent, the French Neurosurgeon, who operated on Ravel, regrettably without success, signs in July 1938.The first signature in the book is of distinguished Edinburgh University Alumnus, J. M. Barrie, author of "Peter Pan" and University Chancellor from 1930 until his death in...
Dates:
October 1933-early 1940s
Warrant of King William III in favour of William Carstairs
Item — Box Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2931
Scope and Contents
This is a warrant signed by King William III, for a ratification and new gift of the rents and dues of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, with the Deanery, Subdeanery, etc., in favour of Mr. William Carstairs. 28 February 1693/4. Signed: "Tweeddale, Cassillis, Linlithgow, Melvill P.F., Leven, Tarbet, Beilhaven, Ad. Cockburne, J. Johnstoun, Ja. Steuart."
Dates:
28 February 1693/4