Identity
DC 353
Papers of Richard Donaldson, 1893-1918, arts student,
University of Glasgow, Scotland
1912-1915
0.05
metres
Glasgow University Archive Services
Donaldson,
Richard (1893-1918 : arts student : University of Glasgow,
Scotland)
English
Administrative history
Richard
Donaldson
was born in Glasgow in
1893
. His
father, also a Richard Donaldson, was a patternmaker. Richard attended the
University of Glasgow
from
1910-1915
,
taking classes in Mathematics and Chemistry in his first year, Mathematics
(Higher Ordinary), French and Natural Philosophy in his second, Mathematics
(Intermediate Honours), Natural Philosophy and English in his third,
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Physics in his fourth year and Mathematics
and Astronomy in his fifth and final year. At some point during his fifth year
he interrupted his studies to
serve in WW1
and joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Anson Battalion) as a
Lieutenant. He was awarded the
Military
Cross
in December 1917 for distinguished service in the field. Richard
was
killed
in action
in France on
05
September 1918
and was buried at
Croisilles
Railway Cemetery
.
Scope and Content
- English notes, 1912-1913;
- Astronomy notes, 1914-1915.
System of Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it
was received
Archival history
Unknown
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Unknown
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 0248
procedures
Accruals
None expected
Conditions governing access
Open
Copyright / Conditions governing reproduction
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the
Archivist.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition
of documents.
Existence and location of copies
No known copies
Location of originals
This material is original
Physical characteristics
None which affect the use of this material
Other finding aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom
Related material
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Notes
Rules and Conventions
Description compiled in line with the following international
standards:
International Council on Archives,
ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999
and
National Council on Archives,
Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate
names
Note
None
Dates(s) of Descriptions
Collection catalogued by members of Glasgow University Archive Service
staff. Catalogue converted to Encoded Archival Description by Vikki Laidlaw,
Hub Project Assistant, 18 March 2005 and Andrew Thomson, Hub Project Archivist,
24 March 2005. Amended by Jane Heward, Archive Assistant, 20 May 2011.
University of Glasgow,
1451-,
Donaldson,
Richard,
1893-1918,
arts student, University of Glasgow, Scotland,
Glasgow (Scotland),
Arts,
University students,
FILE DESCRIPTION
DC 353/1
English
notes
1912-1913
Glasgow University Archive Services
Scope and content
Former reference: GB 0248 GUA
36450.
FILE DESCRIPTION
DC 353/2
English
notes: Classical Period (18th century) Predominance of Prose
1912-1913
Glasgow University Archive Services
Scope and content
Former reference: GB 0248 GUA 36453.
FILE DESCRIPTION
DC 353/3
English
Literature notes
1912-1913
Glasgow University Archive Services
Scope and content
Former reference: GB 0248 GUA
36451.
FILE DESCRIPTION
DC 353/4
English
Language notes
1913
Glasgow University Archive Services
Scope and content
Former reference: GB 0248 GUA 36452.
FILE DESCRIPTION
DC 353/5
Astronomy notes, Class B
1914-1915
Glasgow University Archive Services
Scope and content
Former reference: GB 0248 GUA 36454.