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Reference numberNLB/44/157
Alternative reference numberNLB/44 p105-106
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Robert William Frederick Harrison to C [Charles[ V ]Vernon] Boys FRS [Fellow of the Royal Society]
Date19 May 1911
DescriptionBoys' report about ventilation of the Library was laid before the Council and they have glady accepted Boys' offer to carry out the experiment in ventillating the Library. Harrison has already have the windows on the Eastern side made open and the Royal Society are relying on Boys to obtain a suitable fan.
At the same time the Council fell that the general ventilation of the Society's rooms ought to be improved anf have appointed a Committee to this matter, Harrison encloses a copy of their report [no enclosure]. The new Committee consists of Boys, Dr William Napier Shawand Mr Mallock, with the Officers of the Society and has the authority to spend £100. Harrison hopes the Committee will meet before long and hopes that Boys will stay in communication with him regarding experiments.
Extent12
FormatCarbon
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8138Boys; Sir; Charles Vernon (1855 - 1944); physicist and inventor1855 - 1944
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