Record

RefNoPB/1/18/1
Previous numbersA.18
LevelFile
TitleCorrespondence re Blackett's appointment as Professor of Physics at Imperial College.
Date1952
DescriptionAutograph letter from Blackett to David Brunt (11 September 1952) suggests that he (Blackett) might not have been the first choice for this post.
Letter of appointment and Blackett's letter of acceptance are missing. (Blackett was writing from Instituto di Fisica, Rome).
Folder includes correspondence with Sir David Brunt, Sir Roderic Hill (Rector) and the University of London Registrar.
Correspondents include: James Henderson,
AccessStatusOpen
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