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1921-1940: LMBC Correspondence

Includes letters concerning scratch crews; missing minute book; information for future captains; victory in Colquhoun Sculls 1927; early history of LMBC; presentation of first Woodhouse Cup; telegrams from Buckingham Palace 1935 & 1937.

Also includes a continuous boat race chart (SJCS/2/4/9/1) showing colleges' places in Cambridge university boat races 1827-1890, by Walter Harris (co-author of 'The History of the Lady Margaret Boat Club'). The chart was created in 1890 and was included a letter sent by Harris to RF Scott (Master of St. John's College) in 1927.

1949-1960: LMBC Correspondence

Includes correspondence concerning fixed seats in 1872; photocopy of letter about Birmingham Rowing Club 1952; CUBC; circular for Vol II of the LMBC History; loan of 2nd Light Ship; orders for oars - dispatched by passenger train; scull order; broken oar in race; pamphlet on care of oars.

1961-1979: LMBC Correspondence

Includes letters concerning the purchase of reject oars for decoration; equipment purchases; damage to property after LMBC celebrations; Head of the River 1979; Note from Jesus College regarding BUSF competition.

1970-1973: LMBC Correspondence

Includes miscellaneous letters addressed to K.J. Jeffery (LMBC Captain, 1972-73), from multiple senders, concerning the Bumps supper, race results, accommodation for the Henley Regatta, and the inclusion of the abbreviation L.M.B.C. in the Concise Oxford Dictionary. Also includes a letter concerning the change of Jeffery's academic tutor; and copies of letters between David Dunn, John Gleave and Brian Jacobs concerning coaching for the Club.

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1981-2000: LMBC Correspondence

Includes correspondence concerning the formation of a women's boat club; Downing's 1st May Boat 1982; non-appearance May Bumps 1982; Fairburn Supper menu 1989; allocation of a Captain's rooms in St. John's College; missing memorabilia; filming on river; sabotage of Downing Boat 1990; students missing exams & tutorials; resignation of women's captain 1996; photocopy of boat club song.

50th Anniversary Dinner: Purchas Society

Includes documents concerning the Purchas Society 50th Anniversary Dinner, which took place on 2nd May 1998. Items include a request submitted to the Domestic Bursar for use of the Combination Room; correspondence between Committee members and attendees; a manuscript copy of the dinner speech given by the Society's Senior Treasurer, Dr. Tim Bayliss-Smith; a seating plan; a printed copy of the menu; a printed booklet of banqueting and function menus, issued by the College's Conference & Catering Department [October 1997]; a blank application form; a list of places to stay in Cambridge; annotated guest lists; a breakdown of donations given to the Purchas Society 50th Anniversary Account; and a catering instructions summary sheet.

Also includes a collection of typescript draft copies of the 1998 Purchas Society report for the Eagle, written by the President and with reference to the 50th anniversary dinner.

65a Staple Farm

Includes: a lease, a deed of covenant and an abstract of title for a farm and land in Staple, Kent.

St John's College, Cambridge

Abbot's Court Farm

Deeds and papers for Abbot's Court Farm (also known as Abbott's Court Farm) including: mortgage documents, an appointment, a lease, and a deed of apportionment. Individuals named in the documents are Sir E Cholmley Deung, Mr E Cholmley Deung, Mrs IM Apeltre, Mr WWB Charlton, Miss C Boucher, Mrs FJ Raban, Sir HN Deung, Mr A Blaxland, Mr T Nottidge and Mr W Wills.

Absence from Lodgings

Includes: 3 blank forms for students/tutors to complete and sign if the student wanted permission to be absent from their lodgings.

St John's College, Cambridge

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