Papers of Arthur Thomson
- Reference:GB 227 ms38085-38094
- Dates of Creation:ca. 1950-ca. 1985
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- Physical Description:11 boxes
Scope and Content
His papers relate primarily to his work on James Frederick Ferrier, professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of St Andrews (1845-64), and to the life and writings of Aleksandr Pushkin (1799-1837):
- ms38085-87: Ferrier files containing notes, copies and extracts from many sources
- ms38088-89: Ferrier card index and microfilms
- ms38090: Unpublished mss: longer Ferrier, Ethics and the history of Western Morals, Justfication of Belief
- ms38091: : Editions of Lectures of JF Ferrier, photo album, 1960s-1980s
- ms38092: Life and writings of Aleksandr Pushkin
- ms38093: Miscellaneous writings, poems, drama, novel, Pushkiniana
- ms38094/a: Manuscripts of articles, D Rutherford letters, RG Cant letters, miscellaneous letters
- ms38194/b: Additional card index on Ferrier
Administrative / Biographical History
Arthur Thomson (1907-1987) was a noted philosopher.
Access Information
By appointment with the Archivist. Access to unpublished records less than 30 years old and other records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Note
Description compiled by Rachel Hart, Archives Hub Project Archivist.
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Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Custodial History
Bequeathed by Arthur Thomson and accessioned in 1988.
Bibliography
Arthur Thomson, Ferrier of St Andrews, (Edinburgh, 1985)
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