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Papers of Francis Puryer White Larmor, Sir Joseph (1857-1942) Knight, theoretical physicist
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Diary 1916

Describes College life. Also documents White's experiences as a conscientious objector, his attempt to gain exemption from military service, the actions and advice of various bodies, including the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Union of Democratic Control, and his tribunal hearing in Cambridge. Includes newspaper cuttings of conscientious objectors' cases held before the tribunal and various correspondence concerning the same.

Mentions various members of St John's College, including E. Cunningham, J. Larmor and N.B. Jopson, as well as Bertrand Russell.