RefNoMC/29/217
AltRefNo14217
LevelItem
TitleLetter from F.F Renwick, Sunnyside, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex, to [Robert] Harrison, Assistant Secretary, Royal Society
CreatorRenwick; F. F (1914)
Date3 June 1914
DescriptionSeeks clarification on the status of his communication with the Royal Society, which was scheduled to be presented at a council meeting. Express urgency in having a representative from the Royal Society present at the first meeting of the Organising Committee. Lists several Fellows of the Royal Society who have already accepted positions on the Committee and anticipate that Sir William Abney will be appointed as the chief representative. Emphasises the importance of Sir William Abney's presence at the meeting and seeks confirmation if the Royal Society intends for him to represent them.

The enclosed letter acknowledges receipt of correspondence from the Royal Society informing Renwick of the appointment of Sir William Abney as the Royal Society's representative on the British Organising Committee of the International Congress of Photography 1915. Informs the Royal Society that Sir William Abney had already committed to assisting and will preside at the first committee meeting.
Extent2p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6454Abney; Sir; William de Wiveleslie (1843 - 1920)1843 - 1920
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