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Papers of Robin Orr

  • Orr
  • Fonds
  • 1937–2001

Manuscript and printed scores, some correspondence.

Orr, Robert Kemsley 'Robin' (1909-2006) composer and professor of music

Papers of Stephen Parkinson

  • Parkinson
  • Fonds
  • 1845–1889 (Circa)

19 notebooks containing mathematical notes and examples, possibly used by Parkinson for coaching students. Topics covered include: Newton, dynamics, hydrostatics, tides, statics, instruments, undulatory theory, mechanics, and planetary theory.

Parkinson, Stephen (1823-1889) mathematician

Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

  • Parsons
  • Fonds
  • 1890–1927

Letters from Sir Charles Parsons to his brother, mainly concerning the development and testing of marine steam turbines; letters to Sir Joseph Larmor concerning Cambridge University business and other subjects; other letters.

Parsons, Sir Charles Algernon (1854-1931) Knight, engineer and scientist

Papers of Robert Peirson

  • Peirson
  • Fonds
  • 1854–1890 (Circa)

Manuscript papers and a few notebooks consisting of notes and calculations. The majority of the material relates to astronomy and optics and dates from 1854-90.

Peirson, Robert (1821-1891) astronomer

Papers of E.C. Ratcliff

  • Ratcliff
  • Fonds
  • 1927–1972

The papers comprise correspondence, notebooks, manuscript, typescript and printed papers, mostly relating to liturgical matters. Much of the material is to, from and by Arthur Herbert Couratin.

Ratcliff, Edward Craddock (1896-1967) liturgical scholar

Papers of Ian M. Roberts.

  • Roberts
  • Fonds
  • 1974–1992

Collection of memorabilia relating to his time as an undergraduate at St John's. The collection includes correspondence from the College, invitations, programmes of sports clubs and societies, and notes relating to his studies.

Roberts, Ian Michael (b 1957)

Papers of Cyril Bradley Rootham

  • Rootham
  • Fonds
  • 1850–1995 (Circa)

Manuscript and printed copies of most of Rootham's compositions; works by other composers owned by Rootham; correspondence; miscellaneous items.

Rootham, Cyril Bradley (1875-1938) author and composer

Papers of William Selwyn

  • Selwyn
  • Fonds
  • 1875–1876

Papers concerning a memorial to Professor Selwyn. Includes the minute book of the Memorial Fund Committee meetings, printed notices of three meetings, lists of committee members and of donors to the memorial fund, and letters promising donations from members of the College and the University. The memorial was a bust sculpted by Bruce Hill and erected in the Divinity School.

Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman

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