Students
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
Material relating to Agnes Waugh, and student outings in the 1930s
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1525
Scope and Contents
Ring-binder with notes describing the hike taken by Agnes Waugh, Winifred N. Turner, Katharine M. Martin, Minty Johnstone, Mary Craig, Grace M. Thomson, and Marion Wilson, between Thursday 22 June and Saturday 1 July [1933]. The description of the hike from Edinburgh into Kirriemuir, Angus, and Glen Clova, and then on to Ballater, Braemar, Inverernan, Tomintoul, Aviemore, Inverness, Loch-an-Eilean, and the Lairig Ghru, also contains some black and white photographs. Note-book...
Dates:
1933-1936
Material relating to Hugh Marwick
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1272
Scope and Contents
At E2010.24 there is an autograph letter signed from Marwick to Professor Bruce Dickins, placed and dated as Alton (Kirkwall), 26 January 1965. The letter was written around 3-4 months before his death and is autobiographical. The content is largely reminiscenses about his time at Edinburgh University. He writes, 'There are now so few of my old-time friends surviving that I feel very lonely [and] to hear from any of them is a rare pleasure. Do you know – of my friends of my Univ. days I...
Dates:
1959-1965
Material relating to James S. Robson
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1293
Scope and Contents
The material in the collection is composed of: a list of candidates selected for Rockefeller Medical Studentships, 1942; a letter dated 3 June 1942 from the Universities Bureau of the British Empire indicating that travel arrangements had been made for passage to the USA; a typescript copy of the thesis entitled Fluid retention in patients with chronic liver disease by James S. Robson, M.B., Ch.B. (Hons), and with tables and figures to the thesis; and, a summary of...
Dates:
1945-1950
Material relating to the career of Peter McIntyre, Editor of the Edinburgh University Calendar, and former Clerk to the University Senate
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1318
Scope and Contents
The material relating to Peter McIntyre's work with Edinburgh University is composed of the following:
a) 3 x letters from Laurence Olivier: 16 June 1964; 5 July 1964; 29 July 1965
b) Pamphlet entitled 'The Robes' by Peter McIntyre
c) Pamphlet entitled 'The Old College' by Peter McIntyre
d) Notes for a pamphlet on the Old College Statuette (Sir Cowasji...
Dates:
1954-1982
Material relating to the University studies of James K. Watson
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1321
Scope and Contents
The scrapbook or album (commonplace book) contains class cards, class certificates, notes and other printed matter relating to the study period of James Kenneth Watson at Edinburgh University - covering 1888-91, and subjects such as Chemistry, Practical Chemistry, Anatomy, Practical Anatomy, Anatomical demonstrations, Botany, Natural History, Institutes of Medicine, Practical Physiology, Practical Pathology, Practical Materia Medica, including Pharmacy, Materia Medica, General Pathology,...
Dates:
1885-1896
Material relating to Thomas Archibald Campbell Brownlie B.Sc. (Engineering), Edinburgh 1935
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-1329
Scope and Contents
Material from Edinburgh University period, 1930s:
- 6"-ruler - 'The Pupil's Own'
- University of Glasgow - Prelim' Exam' Papers on Arts, Science, Medicine - 1932
- Edinburgh University note-books - 1934 largely - Strength of materials; Field work lectures; Field work; Hydraulics; Drawing
- Class certificates - Edinburgh University, 1932-35 - Dynamics;...
Dates:
1928-1999
Material relating to William V. Stevens
Fonds — Box CLX-A-13, Folder: Coll-1241 E87.56
Identifier: Coll-1241
Scope and Contents
The material includes:
copies of papers relating to a Complimentary Dinner held in February 1967 for the Rt. Rev. R. Leonard Small, OBE. DD. and these are composed of final arrangements, guest list, and note of the proceedings, as well as photographs and menu for the event.
a copy of a list of players in the Edinburgh University Association Football XI, 1925-1930, and a copy of...
Dates:
1967-1975
Matriculation Index, 1783-1968
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/STA/3
Scope and Contents
Beginning as separately bound 'General' and 'Medical' matriculation, this series is renamed 'Matriculation Index' in 1852 and then 'Matriculation Index and Class Lists' in 1870. From 1894-1895 it is simply named 'Matriculation'. From 1911/1912-1967/1968 it is named 'Matriculation Index.
Dates:
1783-1968
Medals of William A. Knowles
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1292
Scope and Contents
1 x silver medal - Annual Prize - Perth Academy - awarded to William A. Knowles 1882-1883 - 1st student Senior Mathematical and Physical Class
1 x silver medal - Annual Prize - Perth Academy - awarded to William D[sic]. Knowles 1884-1885 - 1st student Senior Latin Class
1 x bronze medal -Edinburgh University - awarded to William A. Knowles 1885-1886 - Junior Mathematics
...
Dates:
1882-1893
Papers of Helen Chassels Drysdale Kerr and Thomas Kerr
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1133
Scope and Contents
The material is composed of: family birth and death certificates; newspaper cuttings relating to the family; certificates from James Gillespie's; diplomas and certificates, Edinburgh University 1932-34; Edinburgh University class certificates; two boxes of assorted family photographs; smaller photographs and portraits; graduation portraits; examination papers and essays; and, assorted letters and memorabilia.
Dates:
1870-1970