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RefNoMS/603/4/35
Previous numbers624
LevelItem
TitleLetter from George A [Alexander] Gibson, 8 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorGibson; George Alexander (1858-1930); British mathermatician
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date12 June 1909
DescriptionProfessor [William] Jack has retired and Gibson has decided to apply for his Chair at Glasgow University. Larmor wrote in his favour when applying for Aberdeen and he hopes for his support. Gibson gives an account of his career to date, stating his claims to aid in higher education, and his motives in helping his old university. He encloses a copy of what Larmor wrote for the Aberdeen post [not present].
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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