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RefNoACS/1/2/3/114
AltRefNo145
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alan Archibald Campbell] Swinton, to Frank Hope-Jones [Esquire]
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date10 February 1928
DescriptionCongratulates him on the results of the Free Pendulum. Notes what he said regarding the Royal Society recognising such an invention, and thinks he has better thell him how the Society stands in honouring people for their work. Details the procedures of the Fellowship selection process, explaining how difficult and competitive it is. Offers to bring up the question of the Free Pendulum Clock to the notice of Members of the Council, most of whom he anticipates would be interested in such a matter. Requests clear information on the invention to put it before them.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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