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RefNoMS/603/7/46
Previous numbers1076
LevelItem
TitleLetter from F G [Frederick George] Kenyon, British Museum, London, to Sir Joseph Larmor
CreatorKenyon; Sir Frederick George (1863-1952); British Greek and biblical scholar and museum director
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date17 April 1916
DescriptionHe encloses the draft of a letter to 'The Times' [not present] which he hopes Larmor will sign. It states the claims of humanistic studies alongside natural sciences as important to national education. Natural science has been 'exalted' because of the War but he thinks that both sides of culture are essential for the country.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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