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Ref No (click to see in context)WFD/7/10/1
TitleCorrespondence of Bryan Thwaites
LevelFile
Date1966-1984
Extent1 file (in 2 parts)
DescriptionCorrespondence, papers and memoranda of Bryan Thwaites, whilst Principal, dating 29 Nov 1966 - 18 Jul 1983.

Contains letters and memoranda to the President of Westfield College Union, all members of the Senior Common Room, Sir Peter Parker [Chairman of Council], the Deputy College Secretary, the College Secretary, and Prof. William Klyne.

Topics covered include student health, withdrawal of students from College, the Use of Capacity Sub-Committee with regards to the use of University buildings, demonstration at Senate House relating to apartheid, donation from a former student, University development, student files, student life, the Junior Common Room, promotion of academic staff, plans to establish an Independent University, the Murray Report, appearance on University Challenge, death of Miss Crossland, 80th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, departmental visits, Berridge House, reduction in recurrent expenditure, position of Westfield College, retirement from Principalship, and the disposal of College property.

Also includes a pamphlet, by the President of Westfield College Union, entitled 'A Question of Health', Jun 1966; and the Westfield Bulletin announcing the retirement of the Principal, 2 Dec 1982.
Access StatusOpen
Persons
CodePerson or Corporate Body Name
DS/UK/30Westfield College; 1882-1989; Higher Education Institution