| RefNo | MS/603/12/77 |
| Previous numbers | 2195 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from J [Joseph] Larmor, St John's College, Cambridge, to [Richard] Threlfall |
| Creator | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Recipient | Threlfall; Sir Richard (1861-1932); British physicist and chemical engineer |
| Date | 21 July 1908 |
| Description | The Vice Chancellor agrees that Larmor should consult Threlfall in strict confidence about the chemistry election. [William Jackson] Pope is the only candidate under forty years of age. They are unsure of Pope's powers of management and temper, which are more important for the job than originality as a chemist. [Henry John Horstman] Fenton's name has also been suggested and Larmor asks what he thinks of his friend Percy Frankland. Larmor considers that a man with wide range is more important than a special theorist. The matter will be settled on Saturday morning; [Thomas Edward] Thorpe and [William Augustus] Tilden must be kept informed. Larmor asks for the return of his letter as he has no copy. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7894 | Larmor; Sir; Joseph (1857 - 1942); theoretical physicist | 1857 - 1942 |