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Reference numberMC/19/577
Alternative reference numberMC.04577
LevelItem
TitleLetter from the Financial Secretary, University of London, South Kensington, to Robert [William Frederick] Harrison
Date22 March 1904
DescriptionThanks Harrison for arranging his attendance at the Exhibits Sub Committee, and encloses a draft letter of invitation for the approval of the Royal Society [enclosure not present]. Suggests sending Miss Mary W Hutchinson 'a confidential clerk' to copy out from the manuscript the list of exhibitors and exhibits.

Enclosed is a typescript letter from Arthur W Rucker, University London, to the Secretaries of the Royal Society, dated 24 March 1904, consisting of three pages. Refers to science being 'assimilated' into the education system of the country, discusses examinations in this country, and imposing rigid schemes.
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FormatTypescript
Access statusOpen
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