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RefNoACS/1/2/3/712
AltRefNo914
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alan Archibald Campbell] Swinton, to Sir [Joseph John] Thomson, O. M., F. R. S., Trinity College, Cambridge
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date6 December 1928
DescriptionInforms he received a letter from Professor J. C. McLennan, of Toronto, saying he was very anxious to get a replica of a statue or a bust of Sir Isaac Newton, to add to his collection of eminent scientific men that he has at his laboratory in Toronto. He claims to have spoken to Thomson on the matter, who made no objection to a copy being made of one of the busts at Trinity. Enquires about the best bust for copying, discussing the prospect and potential difficulties.
Extent3p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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