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James Williamson fonds
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Fonds
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Juridiction responsable et dénomination (philatélique)
Zone des dates de production
Date(s)
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1829-1895 (Production)
- Producteur
- Williamson, James
Zone de description matérielle
Description matérielle
0.38 m of textual records, 1 photograph
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Nom du producteur
Notice biographique
Dr. James Williamson was born in Edinburgh in 1806. He studied at Edinburgh University from 1822 to 1829, and came to Queen's University in 1842, holding the Chair of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. Williamson remained at Queen's until his death in 1895. Williamson married first the daughter of John Gilchrist, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, by whom he had an only child, James Gilchrist Williamson. His first wife died in 1847, and subsequently Williamson married the younger sister of John A. Macdonald.
Historique de la conservation
Portée et contenu
The fonds consists of fifty-two letters from Sir John A. Macdonald, ranging in dates from 1849-1891; one hundred and fifty-three letters from Hugh John Macdonald, from 1880-1895, twenty-seven letters from Lady Macdonald and Louise Macdonald and three hundred and sixty-seven letters and testimonials of a personal nature. These letters mostly concern the upbringing and education of Williamson's son, James Gilchrist Williamson and other family matters. There are a few expense accounts for the boy's education from his grandfather, John Gilchrist. There are also a number of university attendance cards, dating from Williamson's student days in Edinburgh. Also included are lectures, sketches, sermons and personal mementos. Of particular local interest is material pertaining to the Kingston Observatory.
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État de conservation
Source immédiate d'acquisition
Provenance unknown, although likely from a family member after Williamson's death.
Classement
Langue des documents
- anglais
Écriture des documents
Localisation des originaux
2259
Disponibilité d'autres formats
Restrictions d'accès
Open
Délais d'utilisation, de reproduction et de publication
Public domain
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Accroissements
No further accruals are expected