Papers of Robert Douglas Stewart, 1908-1978, science graduate, University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGC 047
- Dates of Creation:1926-1962
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.15 metres
Scope and Content
- Mathematics lecture notes, 1926-1930;
- Physical chemistry lecture notes, 1931-1932;
- Electro-chemistry lecture notes, 1932;
- Brewing Industry Research Foundation papers, c1930s-1967.
Administrative / Biographical History
Robert Douglas Stewart was born in Glasgow on 12 January 1908. His father was a retired fruiterer and florist. He began studying at the University of Glasgow in 1926, taking Chemistry, Applied Physics and Mathematics in the Science Faculty during his first year. In his second year he was registered for a BSc (Applied) and studied Organic Chemistry and Practical Advanced Physics. In his third year he studied Engineering Drawing, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry and Technological Mycology. He graduated in 1930 with a BSc Honours in Applied Chemistry. In 1947 he was an analytical chemist and living in Maidstone, Kent (presumably working at Fremlin‰??s Brewery). He retired and moved back to Scotland by 1971 and living at Kirn, then Dunoon in 1972. He died in 1978.
Arrangement
The material has been arranged in the order in which it was received.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
The collection was received prior to formal recording of accessions in 1979.
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Alternative Form Available
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
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Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents
Appraisal Information
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Custodial History
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Accruals
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Related Material
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Location of Originals
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Additional Information
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
Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.
Fonds level description compiled by Allison Cunningham, Archives Assistant, 2 October 2000. Lower level description compiled by members of Glasgow University Archive Service staff.
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