Papers of John Watson MacColl, 1903, science graduate, University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGC 005
- Dates of Creation:1921-1927
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.3 metres
Scope and Content
- Natural philosophy note books, 1924-1925;
- Astronomy note books, 1925-1926;
- Mathematics note books, 1924-1926;
- Engineering note books, 1924;
- Degree certificates, 1924-1927;
- Dissertation concerning the study of mathematical curves, c1924.
Administrative / Biographical History
John Watson MacColl was born in 1930 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He started at the University of Glasgow in 1921 studying mathematics, natural philosophy, engineering; drawing, electricity, and electrical engineering. He graduated BSc in 1924 and received a PhD from the University in 1927. Following his studies, John worked as a Ballistic Research Officer for the Ordinance Board from 1929. He retired in 1963 as Senior Superintendent of Basic Research. He died in 1977 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
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Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999and 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 Patrick Canning, 31 January 2002. Lower level description compiled by members of Glasgow University Archive Service staff.
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