St John‘s College Personal Collections

Adams
Fonds
1701-1996

The papers comprise Adams's correspondence, notes and diaries, correspondence after his death, transcripts of correspondence and papers made for Donald MacAlister, biographical and miscellaneous material.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Two autograph letters signed to the Librarian, St John's College,

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/1
Item
12 Feb. 1990-16 Mar. 1990

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Making arrangements for the papers (Boxes 24-26), collected by D. MacAlister for JCA's biography, to be deposited in the College Library. Sheet briefly describing the collection enclosed.

Horne, Mrs J E T (fl 1990)

Photocopy of autograph letter signed to R. Griffin

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24
Item
2 Feb. 1990

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Offering papers (Boxes 24-26) collected by D. MacAlister for JCA's biography, to a suitable home in Cambridge.

Horne, Mrs J E T (fl 1990)

Transcripts of letters, H-R by recipient

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 37
File
2 Feb. 1847-15 Sep. 1978

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Typescript letter signed to W.M. Smart

Adams/Box 42/16/1
Item
20 Mar. 1935

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Enclosing copy of letter, Greenhill to MacAlister (41/16/2).

MacAlister, Edith (fl 1935-1947)

ALS to T. R. Glover

Glover/A/A1/10/2/16
Item
30 Jan. 1935

Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover

Regarding the unveiling of a window in memory of Sir Donald MacAlister.

Rait, Sir Robert Sangster (1874-1936) Knight and historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Glover/A/A1/10/2/14
Item
24 Jan. 1935

Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover

Agrees that he and Professor Browning will see the candidate whom Glover mentioned to them. Invites Glover to speak at the dedication of the University Chapel window in memory of Sir Donald MacAlister. Suggests arrangements for inviting the widow. Mentions that Dr Black of St George's, Edinburgh is to give the sermon.

Rait, Sir Robert Sangster (1874-1936) Knight and historian

Autograph letter signed to Donald MacAlister