Papers of Leslie Currie, Arts Graduate, University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 ACCN 3752
- Dates of Creation:1926-1978 (predominantly 1972-1977)
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1.05 linear metres
Scope and Content
- English literature lecture notes, hand-outs and bibliographies, 1972-1974;
- Moral Philosophy lecture notes, hand-outs and bibliographies, 1972-1973;
- History lecture notes, essays, hand-outs and bibliographies, 1972-1977;
- English Language lecture notes, essays, hand-outs and bibliographies, 1972-1975;
- Matriculation cards & diaries, 1972-1977;
- Booklets, leaflets and other info for students, including accommodation, chaplaincy, finances, 1972-1977;
- Papers relating to student events, including balls, rectorial elections, Daft Friday, 1974-1978;
- Papers relating to student campaigns & political issues, 1973-1976;
- Papers relating to clubs, societies & debates, 1972-1976;
- Papers relating to SRC, 1974-1976;
- University of Glasgow & other student publications, 1972-1976.
Administrative / Biographical History
Leslie Currie was an Arts student at the University of Glasgow from 1972 to 1976. He graduated with an MA in 1976.
During his first year (1972-73), he studied English Literature (Ordinary), Moral Philosophy (Ordinary) and History (Ordinary). During his second year (1973-74), he studied English language (Ordinary) and British History - Intermediate - Higher A. The following year (1974-75), he picked several courses in History (Honours): ‘The Crusades 1095-1204’, ‘Historical Sources and Analysis’, and ‘The emergence of the West 395-1054’, ‘Latin American History’, ‘Europe since 1914’. During his final year (1975-76), he also studied History (Honours), with the following courses: ‘Constantine or the Conversion of Europe’, ‘British History III’.
During his stay at the University, Currie was also very involved in student life and campaigns: he was a member of the Labour Club and Glasgow University Union, and was elected Senior Vice-President of the Student Representative Council. His papers contain many leaflets and hand-outs related to his active student life, giving a good insight into extracurricular activities at the University of Glasgow in the 1970s.
Arrangement
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Acquisition Information
Deposit : Leslie Currie : 12 Apr 2013 : ACCN 3752
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