| RefNo | ACS/1/2/2/840 |
| AltRefNo | 928 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Alan Archibald Campbell] Swinton, to Professor [John Walter] Gregory |
| Creator | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer |
| Date | 8 December 1927 |
| Description | Acknowledges receipt of a previous letter, explaining it arrived at his former address. Informs he has found another man, a member of the United Service Club who says he can work a divining rod, and that he was full of electricity, which enables the action. Comments on the odd ideas these people have on the forces of nature, and their lack of awareness that there is no force which could break a stick at a distance in the way they claim. Discusses the principle of "omne ignotum pro magnifico". |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Typescript |
| PhysicalDescription | Carbon |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8285 | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer | 1863 - 1930 |
| NA1348 | Gregory; John Walter (1864 - 1932); geologist and naturalist | 1864 - 1932 |