UNIVERSITY OF

BIRMINGHAM
STUDENT
ARCHIVE

Last revised March 2024

©Cadbury Research Library
 University of Birmingham
Student Archive
The Cadbury Research Library at the University of Birmingham holds
over 4 million archives and manuscripts. This A-Z guide gives details of
the students whose papers we hold.

These papers typically consist of course notes, essays and examination

papers; correspondence; photographs and other material relating to
individuals' time as students, and mostly relate to students who studied
at the University during the first half of the twentieth century, although
there are also papers of some later students, and a small amount of
material relating to Mason College students.

To undertake a more extensive search on our archival holdings, and

search our 200,000 strong rare book collection, visit our catalogue
webpage.

Abrahams, Anthony: Papers relating to the University of Birmingham

student protest in November-December 1968, including statements issued
by the Guild of Students, the University, and by student groups involved in
the protest. Finding No: USS130

Adcock, Lysbeth Margaret Mills, (fl. 1946), BSc Physics 1946: Eight
small black and white photographs showing buildings on the University's
Edgbaston campus including the Aston Webb complex, the Guild of
Students building, the Poynting Physics building, the clock tower seen from
the central avenue of trees and from outside the north gate on Pritchatts
Road, as well as University House women's hall of residence, 1946.
Finding No: USS155
Allen, George Cyril (1900-1982), economist, BCom 1921, MCom 1922,
PhD 1928: letters of reference; printed materials; personal
correspondence. Finding No: USS37
Allerton, Roy, (fl. 1949-1958), BSc Chemistry 1949, PhD Chemistry
1952: Bound typescript copy of PhD thesis submitted by Roy Allerton, May
1952 entitled 'Studies on Deoxypentoses' and two bound volumes of
'Carbohydrate Researches', volume 1 1919-1932 and volume 2 1933-1949
comprising collection of papers published by staff and students in the
Chemistry Department at the University of Birmingham, collected by Roy
Allerton while doing postgraduate research at Birmingham between 1949
and 1952. Finding No: USS146
Anonymous Mason College student: Notes on the physical geography of
the Birmingham district, with illustrations, 1896. Finding No: USS66

Artiss, Annie, 1890-1912: Group photograph of graduating students

Elementary School Teacher’s Certificate class 1911; copies of certificates
and letters of confirmation concerning qualifications, 1907-1911. Finding
No: USS137

Astley, Roy, 1920-2000, Paediatric Radiologist: Small collection of

reprints of published research together with five black and white
photographs of the cinecamera used by Astley in his clinical practice at
Birmingham Children’s Hospital, reprints of published research used by
Astley, and obituary, 1941-2003. Finding No: USS108

Baker, Mary (b 1908), BA English 1930, Dip in Ed 1931: student

notebooks; examination papers; material relating to teaching training.
Finding No: USS14

Barker, Philip Edwin: Illustrated curriculum vitae containing details about

Barker's studies at the University of Birmingham including degrees in
chemical engineering, and his academic career at the University of
Birmingham and the University of Aston as well as visiting lectureships and
consultancy posts both in the UK and abroad. Finding No: USS111

Barnwell (nee Gillies), Joan, 1927-1995, Photographs and ephemera

including University of Birmingham athletics medals, 1940s. Finding
No: USS124

Batsleer, Janet: Papers of and relating to work of the Centre for

Contemporary Cultural Studies during the period Janet Batsleer was a
postgraduate student there in the late 1970s, particularly focusing on
research of the English Studies sub-group 1978-1979 and including
research papers for the CCCS pamphlet on women and fascism, but also
wider connections between members of the Centre and other groups
concerned with literature and politics at the time, 1970s. Finding
No: USS90

Benwell, Roy Malborn (b 1937), BSc Physics: lecture and laboratory

notes, printed materials and photographs, 1955-88. Finding No: USS49

Bishop, Walter William, BSc Geography, 1952; Cert in Ed, 1953, PhD
(Geology), 1956: letters written and received in his capacity as President
of the Guild of Undergraduates, 1954/1955; photograph. Finding
No: USS21

Blanchard, Allan Frederick (b 1925), BSc 1946: photocopy of manuscript

of essay submitted for the Chancellor's Prize entitled 'The University of the
Future', 1944. Finding No: USS12

Bolton, Ernest Nigel (b 1916), MB, ChB, 1940: correspondence and other
papers. Finding No: USS26

Boome, Edward James (1883-1954), physician: copy of Edward James

Boome's thesis on the influenza pandemic of 1918 as seen at a Casualty
Clearing Station in France, dated October 1918 and written based on his
experiences serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First
World War, and a letter from Professor Kauffmann, Professor of Medicine
at the University of Birmingham and likely to have been responsible for
examining the thesis, to Dr Glynn, discussing the quality of the research,
1918. Finding No: USS89

Bradley, Joseph Arthur, 1899-1985, wireless operator and

teacher: Copy of edited account of (Joseph) Arthur Bradley's service in the
merchant navy during the First World War, taken from diaries he kept of his
voyages and compiled by his son, John Bradley, with illustrations
consisting of copies of photographs and of Bradley's discharge certificates
and Merchant Marine War Medal. Finding No: USS107

Brailsford, Mary Joyce (1917-2008), BA Geography 1938, Dip in Ed

1939: course notes; dissertation; material relating to teaching training.
Finding No: USS52

Branson, Guy Joseph (c.1870-1952), Medical Practitioner: Queen's

College medal awarded for Physiology 1890-1891. Finding No: USS153
Brettell, Noel Harry, 1908-1991, BA Hons English 1930, Dip. Ed.
1934: Photographs of University of Birmingham Harriers team 1927-1928
and 1933-1934, both including N. H. Brettell, together with photocopied
pages from a chapter of a memoir by N. H. Brettell entitled 'Sidegate and
Stile', published in Zimbabwe in 1981, which discuss his cross country
running and his studies at the University of Birmingham, including
descriptions of his membership of the University Harriers team, his English
degree course, and his tutors including Annie E. Dodds, A. M. D. Hughes,
and Ernest De Selincourt, 1927-1981. Finding No: USS125

Broad, (nee Hayes), Betty, 1924-2014, BA French 1945: Copies of

photographs and ephemera relating to life as a student at University House
and University of Birmingham, 1940s. Finding No: USS128

Brown, Audrey Kathleen, afterwards Court, BA Soc & Pol Sci 1936:
medals; photograph; press cuttings; certificates; programmes and other
material relating to her athletics career representing the University of
Birmingham and British Universities including the International Student
Games at Turin, 1933, Budapest, 1935 and Paris 1937. Finding No: USS22

Brown, Joan (1936-2020), Medical student: Miscellaneous papers

relating to Joan Brown's time as a medical student at the University of
Birmingham between 1954 and 1959, and to her social activities while at
university including programmes, tickets, and menus. Finding No: USS159

Canby, Sheila, BSc Pure Science 1955, Cert in Ed 1956: printed

materials; photographs and other papers. Finding No: USS24

Cargill, James Donald (b.1940), chemical engineer: Black and white

photographs of University Carnival floats in Birmingham city centre, and
one photograph of the 'stage staff' float being built, 1959. Finding
No: USS60

Carreg, Griffith Llewelyn (1842-1874), Surgeon: Notebook containing

detailed notes on the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases, kept by
Griffith Llewelyn Carreg when he was a medical student at Queen's
College, Birmingham, 1859-1962. Finding No: USS150
Checkland, Sydney George (1916-1986), B Com 1941: diaries 1938-41;
notes relating to course on Commercial Law; printed materials; diaries of
his wife to be, Olive Anthony (Chairman of the Geographical Society,
1940/41), 1938-42. Finding No: USS25

Childs, Eric (b 1915), BSc Mathematics, 1934, Dip in Ed 1935: work

books and examination papers relating to undergraduate courses in
Mathematics at the University and to his education in Mathematics at
Dudley Grammar School. Finding No: USS28

Chowcat, Hazel (b.1950), trade union worker, teacher: Papers

consisting of course handouts and circulars issued to postgraduate
members of the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies during her time
as a PhD student there in the late 1970s, including papers setting out and
discussing the Centre's aims and work during that period and papers and
presentations produced by ‘sub groups’ of the Centre, 1977-1980. Finding
No: USS78

Clapham, Charles Frederick (fl 1890s): Hardbound copy of Karl

Dammann Memorial Prize Essay entitled 'Wagner u. Morris' Gestalten von
der Nibilungen Sage mit ihren Quellen Verglichen', handwritten in German,
1892. Finding No: USS117

Collinson, Harry Bernard, (b 1903), BSc Hons Geology, 1927, Dip in Ed

1928: testimonials; photographs and postcards; papers and printed
materials relating to Chancellor's Hall and Chancellors Hall Association;
printed proceedings of degree congregations; University lapel badge.
Finding No: USS44

Constable, Irene Ada: Postcard photograph of students in Education

Department 1921-1923. Finding No: USS50

Cotton, Christine (1935-2000), B. Com.,1957: Papers collected by

Christine Cotton as a student at the University of Birmingham and as
contributor to and editor of the student magazine 'Mermaid', consisting of
issues of 'Mermaid' and ‘Guild News’ and handwritten drafts of poems and
other literary contributions to ‘Mermaid’, 1954-1956. Finding No: USS152
Critcher, Charles, sociologist: Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies
publications and other typescript or printed works, several of which include
articles or papers written by Chas Critcher during the time he was a student
at the Centre, 1970s-1981. Finding No: USS80

Curry, Linda: photocopy of MA thesis entitled 'Henry Reed: A Critical

Edition of Selected Letters', 1997. Finding No: USS96
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D'Abreu, Francis Arthur, MB, ChB 1929, ChM 1935: Certificates and
attendance cards issued to Francis Arthur D'Abreu during the course of his
medical training . Finding No: USS41

Dalton, John (1949-2013), writer and teacher: Papers largely consisting

of course notes and research notes generated by John Dalton as MA
student in the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies including MA
course materials and research notes, 1980s. Finding No: USS72

Davies, Malcolm: Photocopies of letters written to his parents during his

first two years as a Law student at the University of Birmingham, 1961-
1963. Finding No: USS103

Davis, William Roland, c.1920-2003, BSc Chemistry 1949: Additional

papers consisting of Chemistry exercise books; photographs of students
taking part in Carnival events 1948; and correspondence concerning Davis’
examination and degree results, 1947-1949; memorial service ephemera
2003. Finding No: USS71

Dearnley, Edith, (fl 1904-31), BA 1907: testimonials, including letters from

members of the academic staff at the University; papers relating to her
teaching career; papers relating to her graduation including group
photograph; copy of her parents' marriage certificate. Finding No: USS43

Diamond, Bryan (b.1936) BSc Botany 1957: Correspondence,

programmes and other ephemera relating to university studies and student
activities, 1954-1974. Finding No: USS109

Dillon, John, (fl 1966-69) BSc Hon Chemistry, 1969: examination answer
books in physics and mathematics; miscellaneous papers relating to the
Newman Catholic Society and Guild of Undergraduates. Finding No:
USS42

Dougall, Archibald: Essay on the geology of the Birmingham district,

written for Professor Lapworth's geology class at Mason Science College,
1896. Finding No: USS65
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Edwards, May (fl. 1880-1970), student at Day Training College:

Photocopies of printed invitations and tickets to degree congregation held
at Birmingham Town Hall on 6 July 1901 and of printed student song sheet
for the same degree congregation. There is also a photocopy of a
newspaper article printed in the 'Sunday Mercury' 12 July 1970 which
consists of a profile of May Edwards, then 90, who remembered attending
the 1901 degree congregation as a student of the Day Training College.
Finding No: USS154
Edwards, Philip (b.1949) BSc Psychology 1973: Posters advertising
films shown by the University of Birmingham Film Society, 1970s. Finding
No: USS81

Ellam, Adrian, Bachelor in Dental Surgery, 1949: University of

Birmingham Dental Clinical Board medal inscribed 'First Year Students
Prize Session 1946-1947 awarded to Adrian H. Ellam', with accompanying
case. Finding No: USS142
Ellis, Hewett (fl. 1952-2021), PhD 1964: Papers consisting of medal
awarded for Cyril Raison prize in surgical diseases of children, Faculty of
Medicine; typed copy of dissertation for which the prize was awarded 'The
congenital abnormalities of the small intestine (distal to the pylorus) in the
new-born that may produce intestinal obstruction'; handwritten copy of
dissertation with photocopied summary of cases of congenital intestinal
obstruction at Birmingham Children's Hospital 1932-1951 and diagrams
drawn for dissertation; University of Birmingham PhD degree certificate
1964 and certificates of membership of the College of Pathologists 1963
and 1975; and University of Birmingham blazer. Finding No: USS161
Evans, Doreen: Photocopy of letter to Doreen Evans from Geoffrey
Parkes, October 1939, describing the atmosphere at the University of
Birmingham, the impact of the outbreak of war on his studies in metallurgy,
and on his social activities. Finding No: USS106

Fairbank, Laurence Haydn (b 1925), BSc Metallurgy: personal papers;

printed materials relating to the University collected by him 1950s-1970s.
Finding No: USS46

Faulkener, Irvine John, BSc Chemistry, 1923: account of a picnic to

Clent by Chemistry students in June 1922. Finding No: USS15
Finn, Dan: Research papers on educational policy, skills, education and
training for young people produced by the Education sub-group during Dan
Finn's time as a postgraduate student at the Centre for Contemporary
Cultural Studies during the late 1970s, together with copies of publications
written with other members of the Centre, 1970s-1990. Finding No: USS83

Frew, Sheila Allison, BSc Zoology, 1924: Certificate of degree. Finding

No: USS38

Fuirer, Michele, MPhil, Cultural Studies, 1989; artist educator: papers

generated by the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies and used by
Michele Fuirer during her time as an M. Phil student at the Centre, 1985-
1989. Finding No: USS122

Garrett, Christopher John (1934-2022), MB. Ch.B 1956, Physician:

Small collection of photographs including portrait photograph and
graduation photograph, and set of photographs of members of the
University's Scottish country dancing society. There is also a photograph of
the University men’s hockey team, three photographs of a group of men
and women students in which Garrett does not appear, a letter to Garrett’s
mother, and a letter to Garett from a relative, written after his father’s death
in 1946. Finding No: USS178
German, Grace Pauline (b 1922), BA English 1943: fire-guard rota of
women students for the week ending 31 October 1942. Finding No: USS27

Gibson, Alan Frank (1923-1988), PhD Physics 1948: Papers relating to

Gibson's PhD studies at the University of Birmingham and to his
subsequent research career, comprising bound copy of PhD thesis; printed
results and correspondence from the Ministry of Supply relating to Gibson's
promotion to Senior Scientific Officer; notebooks containing notes made at
conferences 1950s-1970; printed material containing articles on Gibson’s
career, 1948-1988. Finding No: USS177
Godsell, Alice Tudor, BSc Chemistry, 1925: certificate of degree. Finding
No: USS20

Graham (nee Smart), Pauline: Papers relating to University of

Birmingham Carnival Revue, 1936, and to other dramatic and musical
performances at the University of Birmingham 1930s, and at Leicester Little
Theatre, 1940s. Finding No: USS123
Grant, Neil: Copy of play 'Vote for Them' by David Edgar and Neil Grant,
published by BBC Publications, 1989, together with DVD copies of
episodes 1-3 of 'Vote for Them' broadcast on BBC2, 1989, based on PhD
thesis Grant studied for at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies.
Finding No: USS73

Grocott, Fred: Papers of the Guild of Graduates and of local branches,

particularly the Midland Branch but also of other regional groups, 1950s-
1990s. Finding No: USS97

Hall, Isobel Norah, BSc Zoology 1943, Dip. in Ed. 1944: miscellaneous
receipts; photograph; Christmas card. Finding No: USS2

Hall, Phyllis: Copies of photographs of student and other Athletics

meetings 1920s. Finding No: USS87

Hansen, Leif: Papers collected and used by Leif Hansen during his time at
the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies at the University of
Birmingham between 1983 and 1984. Finding No: USS105

Harris (nee Robinson), Helen Janet (fl. 1931-1982), student at Westhill

Training College 1950s: Printed material acquired by Helen Janet Harris
(nee Robinson) during her time as a student at Westhill College in the
1950s and as a member of the Old Westhillian Association, including
prospectuses, syllabuses, annual reports. There is also some printed
material relating to Hereford Training College, 1950-1982. Finding No:
USS143
Hastilow, Michael (1923-2016) BSc Civil Engineering 1944,
BCommerce 1948: Oral history interview and transcript, 2012. Finding No:
USS68

Hatfield, John Adams: Answers to questions on the subject of local

geology, written for Professor Lapworth at Mason Science College, 1890.
Finding No: USS64

Hectorides, Phidias Evagorou, MSc Engineering Production: Typed

copy of MSc dissertation entitled 'Maintenance Productivity' submitted in
part requirement for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering
Production and Management Principles, 1968. Finding No: USS163
Henson, Horace (b 1903) BSc Hons Zoology, 1926, PhD Chemistry,
1931, DSc Zoology 1947: student notebooks. Finding No: USS47

Higgins, Sheila (fl. 1946-1954), Education student: Papers generated by

Sheila Elizabeth Higgins during her time as a student in the Department of
Education at the University of Birmingham, where she studied for a Primary
Teachers' Certificate, comprising exercise books, other coursework, copies
of teaching aids, papers relating to examination and qualification, and
photographs, 1946-1954. Finding No: USS148
Hiskey, Rex (fl. 1967-) Law student: Printed booklet entitled 'Souvenir of
Birmingham' containing reproductions of black and white photographs
showing buildings and streets in Birmingham City Centre and a photograph
of the 'New University from S. W Birmingham' showing the Aston Webb
complex of buildings with the clock tower missing one of the clock faces,
c.1910-1960s. Finding No: USS140
Hobson, Dorothy, lecturer in cultural studies and media: Papers
consisting of coursework, research notes and typescript articles generated
during Hobson's time as an undergraduate English student taking a course
in the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies and as a postgraduate
student at the Centre, 1970s-1980s. Finding No: USS74

Hopper, Peter Kemp Smith: Papers relating to the award of the Alexander
Youngson prize to Peter Kemp Smith Hopper in 1947 including
correspondence, bookplate, and copy of programme for prize distribution.
Finding No: USS113

Humphries, Juliet Mary, BA 1960; Cert in Ed 1961: University of

Birmingham Guild of Undergraduates diaries and membership cards of
societies. Finding No: USS18

Hundy, Ivy Florence: Group photograph showing women students and

staff probably studying for the Elementary School Teachers Certificate at
the University of Birmingham, together with certificates awarded to Ivy
Florence Hundy, including copy of University of Birmingham Elementary
School Teacher's Certificate awarded in 1912. Finding No: USS114

Hunnisett, Hedley, (b 1924): Personal papers, ephemera, and

photographs relating to activities of various student societies, and of
Chancellor’s Hall Association, 1940s-1950s. Finding No: USS135
Hutchinson, Hilda Eileen (1910-1997) afterwards Beech, BA French &
Geography 1933: photographs; printed material relating to University
House and University House Association; University gown, hat and scarf.
Finding No: USS6

Igglesden, Charles (fl. 1974-) Civil Engineering student: Small collection

of issues of 'Redbrick' student newspaper collected by Charles Igglesden
while a student at the University of Birmingham between 1974 and 1977,
during which time he was also a photographer for the student newspaper,
together with small number of digital copies of photographs he took in that
role. Finding No: USS145

Jagdish, Parul Punjabi, MRes Film Studies 2013: Copies of DVD-R

discs containing short films made for 'Engaging with Archives and Heritage'
project run for postgraduate students at the University of Birmingham 2012-
2013. Finding No: USS92

Jefferson, Tony (b.1946) MA Centre for Contemporary Cultural

Studies 1974: Teaching and research material; material from various
political organisations and activities; and general administrative material
relating to the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies, 1972-1981.
Finding No: USS79

Jones, Bernard Dennis (1931-2009), BSc Chemical Engineering 1955,

PhD 1959: Photographs, printed material, and ephemera. Finding
No: USS56

Keatley, Mary Elizabeth (b.1910): Ephemera partly relating to Mary

Elizabeth Keatley's time as a chemistry student at the University of
Birmingham in the early 1930s, and partly dating from her later life as a
schoolteacher. Finding No: USS88

Kelly, Thomas Herbert (1907-1999), economist: Photographs 1928-

1930, and 1966, largely relating to Thomas Herbert Kelly's time as a
Commerce student at the University of Birmingham. Finding No: USS70
Kenrick, Archibald (fl 1895-96): student notebooks relating to third year of
study; engineering lecture and laboratory notes; machine design notes.
Finding No: USS48

Kent, James Stewart (fl. 1966-), Biological Sciences student: Student

notebooks 1966-1967 and 1967-1968, with typed lists and timetables, and
photographs of Kent, his friends, and buildings on the University campus
and rented student accommodation taken on a photographic course in
June 1968; and set of 11 colour photographs showing clock tower, Guild of
Students building, East Gate, University Centre with old Biological
Sciences building just visible in the foreground, 1990s, 1966-1990s.
Finding No: USS136

Kent, Paul Welbury (b 1923), BSc Chemistry, 1944, PhD 1946: papers
relating to his time as a student, with a small amount of material relating to
his period on the teaching/research staff, 1941-50. Finding No: USS8

Laing, Stuart (b. 1948), cultural theorist: Papers of and relating to the
work of the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies consisting of seminar
papers and reports, 1970s-1980s. Finding
No: USS98

Law, John, BSc Physics, 1957: notes relating to lecture courses; copies
of examination papers including class tests and course essays. Finding
No: USS35

Linday, Elizabeth Bethell, MB, ChB, 1939: examination papers;

proceedings at a congregation of the University of Birmingham; certificate
of registration as a medical student. Finding No: USS16

Lloyds, Phoebe Ann, (b 1929), BA Hons History, 1951: examination

papers; Guild of Undergraduates printed material; press cutting relating to
degree congregations. Finding No: USS40

Lyons, John Vianney (b 1925), BSc Metallurgy, 1946, PhD 1949:

photographs; badge; other papers. Finding No: USS9

Lock, Mary, (fl.1946-1950s), Medical student: Papers and photographs

relating to Mary Lock's time as a medical student at the University of
Birmingham between 1946 and 1951 and to her participation in Guild of
Undergraduates orchestra and Birmingham University Dramatic Society
productions in 1949, 1950, and 1951. The collection also includes some
earlier items relating to her school education at City of Worcester
Secondary School for Girls earlier in the 1940s consisting of coursework in
Geography, History, Scripture, and English. Finding No: USS167
Long, Paul, cultural and media historian: Essays submitted as part of
the requirements for the taught MA programme in the Centre for
Contemporary Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham in the late
1990s, with comments in the margins probably made by Michael Green,
the course tutor. Finding No: USS77

Lovatt, Arthur (1879-1955), BSc 1906: Syllabus of courses in the

Faculties of Science, Arts, and Commerce 1904-1905; notes on writings by
the Rev. Jowett [possibly John Henry Jowett, pastor at Carrs Lane
Congregational Church in Birmingham and author of books on Christian
devotion, preaching, and the Bible] on Christ's talk with the woman of
Samaria at the well told in the Gospel of St John, dated 29 May 1904 and
written on headed notepaper of the Students Common Room, The
University, Birmingham; and notes on Christian devotion written on the
reverse of printed papers of the Guild of Graduates giving information
about Annual General Meeting 1910 and copy of Guild of Graduates
Secretarial Report 1910, 1904-1910. Finding No: USS156

Mackenzie, Gladys Ada (1903-1998), BA English, 1924, MA 1926:

lecture notes; notes on texts; draft of MA thesis on Coleridge; essays and
other notes. Finding No: USS5

Manton, Arthur Woodroffe: Essay on the geology of the Birmingham

district, written for Professor Lapworth’s geology class at Mason Science
College, 1884. Finding No: USS63

Margrett, Carol (nee Tilbrook): Group photograph of members of the

University of Birmingham Mathematical Society, with a key to names, 1964-
1965. Finding No: USS133

Maudsley, Ronald Harding (b 1918), LLB,1939: airgraph from Professor

C. Smalley-Baker while on active service. Finding No: USS19
McCann, Stephen, BSc Electrical and Communications Engineering
1987: Ephemera relating to Mason Hall and student summer ball 1987.
Finding No: USS82

McLennan, Gregor, social theorist: Papers of and relating to the work of

the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies, 1970s. Finding No: USS102

Mendelsohn, Janet: Photographs taken by Janet Mendelsohn as a

postgraduate student at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies,
1966-1968, in the Balsall Heath area of Birmingham, together with
transcripts of interviews with photograph subjects, and other associated
papers. Finding No: USS100

Mills, Margaret (Peggy) (nee Rowley), d.2008: Photographs of

consultants at Birmingham hospitals, taken on ward rounds and lectures by
David Wyndram, 1937-1938, and passed to Peggy Rowley, a medical
student at the University of Birmingham. Finding No: USS126

Millum, Trevor, b 1945: Digital copies of thirteen photographs taken during

seminar sessions at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies c.1969.
Finding No: USS138

Moore, Herbert Melville, BA French, 1931: essays and other working

papers. Finding No: USS1

Morrison, John William, BSc Civil Engineering, 1949: notebooks;

typescript of reports and papers written; notes relating to geology fieldwork
excursions; other papers. Finding No: USS29

Mulley, Gill (nee Ferraro): Posters for drama, music, and dance events at
the Guild of Students or University halls of residence, 1966-1969. Finding
No: USS134

Naden, Constance (1858-1889), poet and philosopher: Three

manuscript notebooks containing handwritten poetry and writings by
Constance Naden, 1870s. Finding No: USS115

Newth, Frederick Howard, BSc Chemistry, 1944 ; PhD, 1946: notebooks

relating to undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Botany. Finding
No: USS34
Nicholls, Barbara: papers generated by the Centre for Contemporary
Cultural Studies including Media Sub-Group papers and presentations;
course notes; copies of examination papers for the MA in Cultural Studies,
1970s. Finding No: USS94

Nicholls, George Herbert (b 1916), BSc Civil Engineering, 1941:

photocopy of typescript reminiscences of service with the Royal Engineers
in the Second World War (1999). Finding No: USS13

Nickless, Christopher John (fl. 1965-), BA Theology 1968: Papers

collected by Christopher Nickless as a student and alumnus of the
University of Birmingham comprising largely printed reports, newsletters,
and magazines and including ephemera relating to the history of the
University. Most of the papers date from the period between the
1960s and 1980s and were collected by Nickless as an undergraduate
student in Theology in the 1960s and as an alumus in the 1970s and
1980s, though there are some sequences of printed newsletters and other
University publications which date from the 1990s and 2000s, and a small
amount of earlier material relating to the history of the University and of
Birmingham, 1932-2006. Finding No: USS151

Odd, Paul (b. 1937), Mining Engineer: Photographs relating to Mining

Department and to student activities which Paul Odd took part in while a
student at the University of Birmingham, 1957-1959. Finding No: USS139
O’Rourke, Rebecca: Papers largely consisting of course handouts and
research notes made as a postgraduate student at the Centre for
Contemporary Cultural Studies from 1976 but also teaching materials and
research notes relating to feminist history and women's writing courses run
by the University of Birmingham Department of Extra Mural Studies, and
papers of other groups including the Marxist-Feminist Literature Collective,
Women's Liberation groups in Birmingham, and the Women and Writing
newsletter and other women's writing workshops, 1970s-1980s. Finding
No: USS86

Olavesen, Anthony H. (b. 1939), Chemist: Photographs and papers

largely relating to the University of Birmingham Chemistry Department and
Chemical Society late 1950s and early 1960s, together with photographs
and associated papers relating to Chemistry Department reunions 1992
and 2009. Finding No: USS175
Oram, Augustus Clive (b.1907), brewer: Photographs, printed material
and ephemera. Finding No: USS58

Palmer, Gwilym: Photographs, degree certificates, and personal items of

Gwilym Palmer and June Sanders as students at the University of
Birmingham, 1940s. Finding No: USS101

Parish, Douglas John (1929-2000), Histopathologist: MD thesis on

Pagets disease of the nipple undertaken while Parish was working in the
Department of Pathology at the University of Birmingham with Professor
John W. Orr, Professor of Pathology and Director of Cancer Research, and
through research at the United Birmingham Hospitals, though the thesis
was presented for examination by the University of Manchester, 1963.
Finding No: USS132

Paul, Naomi (f. 1985-), CCCS MA student: Papers generated by the

Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies and used by Naomi Paul during
her time as an MA student at the Centre 1985-1986, consisting of course
handouts and circulars; photocopies of teaching materials and of published
articles and chapters from books, with annotations; handwritten lecture and
seminar notes; and MA in Cultural Studies course bibliography and other
introductory information for new MA students including details about office
hours, use of the library and equipment room and making photocopies and
stencils. Finding No: USS147
Pither, Florence (fl 1912): Scanned copies of 'The Ilex' 1912, first edition
of printed magazine of Kings High School, Warwick, containing article by
Florence Pither with details about her daily routine as a student, and life at
University House. Finding No: USS131

Pomfret, Margaret (1931-2008), BSc Mathematics 1953: course

notebooks; examination papers; material relating to the Mathematical
Society; photographs; textiles including University blazer, scarf, tie pin, cap,
hood and gown. Finding No: USS51

Pontifex, Ralph (1910-1978): Papers of University of Birmingham Guild of

Graduates and Commerce Graduates Association 1940s-1960s together
with ephemera relating to the University of Birmingham. Finding No: USS99
Poolton, David, Chemistry student 1960s: Collection of printed and
typed and circulated statements relating to the student occupation of
university buildings in November and December 1968. Finding No: USS59

Pringle, Ashley, MA Cultural Studies 1973: Miscellaneous papers

consisting primarily of copies of articles and working papers written by
members of the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies at the University
of Birmingham, but also including a pamphlet about the work of the action
centre at Forty Hall Road, run by University of Birmingham graduates,
1966-1971. Finding No: USS127

Q – no entries

Raine, Thomas Lancelot, 1921-2016, BSc Chemistry 1941, MSc

Chemistry 1948: Photographs of residents at Chancellor’s Hall, University
of Birmingham First Hockey Team 1940-1941, and Chemical Engineering
Society 1948, 1940-1948. Finding No: USS129

Reed, Henry (1914-1986): typescript copy of MA thesis entitled 'Early Life

and Works of Thomas Hardy 1840-1878', 1936. Finding No: USS95

Rogers, Richard Pendleton (1944-2001), Film Producer: photographs

taken as a postgraduate student at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural
Studies between 1967 and 1968 as part of series entitled 'Frank Cook' and
'Birmingham Landscapes' printed digitally in 2015, together with digital
copies of Rogers' contact sheets, and a DVD entitled 'Three Films' by
Richard P. Rogers containing newly mastered versions of 'Quarry',
'Elephants' and '226-1690'. Finding No: USS121

Rollinson, William Watkins, BA History, 1928, Dip in Ed, 1929; MA

1930: photographs of the University's Cross Country team. Finding
No: USS36

Russell, Hazel Barbara: Hardbound copy of thesis entitled 'Tertullian's

understanding of grace in relation to that of earlier Christian writers'
submitted for MA in Theology. Finding No: USS112

Russell, Ida (1930-2020), Education student, Teacher: Papers and other

material relating to Ida Russell during her time as a student in the
Department of Education at the University of Birmingham, where she
studied for a Certificate in Education, including photographs and ephemera,
1949-1950. Finding No: USS149
Russell, Rosetta Sarah (1907-1994), BSc Chemistry, 1934: lecture,
laboratory and other working notebooks; college blazer; dissecting
instruments and microscope slides; print of pencil portrait of Professor W.
N. Haworth. Finding No: USS3

Samson, George Wilfred (fl 1890s): Handwritten essay entitled 'The

Religious Drama' entered for the Constance Naden medal, 1895. Finding
No: USS119

Schofield, Matthew: Student papers including Chamberlain Hall JCR

Freshers' Guide, 1996-1997; Chamberlain Hall handbook and t shirt with
names of students in Chamberlain Hall 1996-1997 on the reverse; society
membership cards, Guild of Students and Student Mentor Training
certificates and ephemera,1996-2001. Finding No: USS85

Shannon, Roger (b.1952), film producer, Professor of Film: Papers

relating to the activities of the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies
during the period Roger Shannon was a postgraduate student there. The
papers largely comprise notes made during the academic session 1978-
1979. Finding No: USS69

Sheasby, Hilda Mabel, BA 1908, Secondary Teachers' Diploma, 1909:

examination, degree and diploma certificates. Finding No: USS17

Sheffield, Norma (b 1932): ephemera consisting of menus for

undergraduate dinners and photograph of attendees at dinner, 1950s.
Finding No: USS116

Simmonds, Joan (b.1929) BA English with French, 1951: ephemera and

photograph relating to Joan Simmonds (nee Challender) and her studies at
the University of Birmingham 1948-1951, together with typed
reminiscences written by Joan Simmonds, 2016. Finding No: USS120

Simmons, John Simon Gabriel (b 1915), BA 1937: typescript of Baxter

local history and archaeology prize essay 'The medieval alabaster effigy
makers and Midland examples of their work', 1938, with manuscript notes,
photographic negatives and correspondence. Finding No: USS10
Simpson, Oswald John Hugh (b 1930), BSc Chemistry, 1933, Dip in Ed
1934: scrap album of captioned photographs; printed material relating to
time at Hinckley Grammar School and at the University. Finding No: USS30

Smith, Alfred Percy (1890-1916), Captain, RAMC: Sporting medals and

RAMC badges. Finding No: USS57

Sindall, Norah (1898-1977) student at Westhill College 1920s:

Photograph album, 1920s. Finding No: USS55

Stacey, Jackie, cultural theorist: Research material for PhD thesis on

cinema audiences 'Star gazing: Hollywood cinema and female
spectatorship in 1940s and 1950s Britain' undertaken at the Centre for
Contemporary Cultural Studies, consisting largely of research data
gathered in the form of completed questionnaires and correspondence
between Stacey and respondents approached through the magazine
'Woman's Realm' and 'Woman's Weekly' in the autumn of 1989. Finding
No: USS75

Stanbury, Florence Annie, BSc 1927, MSc 1930: correspondence

relating to proposed research for MSc thesis. Finding No: USS4

Stokes, Jennifer (b.1952), psychotherapist; actor: Typed transcript of

oral history interview focusing on her time as a Social Science student at
the University of Birmingham between 1970 and 1973. Finding No: USS76

Sutterthwaite Dixon, Paul Mark (1918-2000), BSc Physics, 1948:

Membership cards and ephemera relating to Guild of Undergraduates and
student sports activities. Finding No: USS157

Taylor, Samuel Sorby Brittain, BA French, 1952, PhD 1957: University

cross country vest; Chad Hall postgraduate hostel tie. Finding No: USS11

Tooth, Albert Edward (b.1905), librarian: Examination, degree and

diploma certificates, and Constance Naden memorial prize medal, 1926-
1933. Finding No: USS61

Treadgold, Marjorie, BSc Chemistry, 1930; MSc 1931: examination

papers including completed and marked answer books; photographs;
printed materials. Finding No: USS23
Trump, Robert Williamm (1891-1990) BSc 1921: Degree certificate and
proceedings of degree congregation 1921. Finding No: USS45

Turton, Lilian May, BSc Chemistry, 1942; PhD 1945: notebook relating
to experiments undertaken in the Mining Department. Finding No: USS32

Twigg, Elinor: Essay on the geology of the Birmingham district, written for
Professor Lapworth’s geology class at Mason Science College, 1894.
Finding No: USS62

Tyrrell, Chris (b. 1947), BSc & BComm Double Hons 1969; Secretary
of the Guild of Students: papers primarily relating to the student protest at
the University of Birmingham in November and December 1968 but
including other material relating to events organised by student societies at
the University of Birmingham 1965-1966, and to student activism and
university reform 1969-1972. In addition, there are some programmes for
productions staged by the University of Birmingham Department of Drama
and Theatre Arts and by the Guild of Students Theatre Group and Guild of
Student Opera Group, 1966-1968. Finding No: USS39

U – no entries

Vessey, Peter fl. 1961-), History student: Digital archive consisting of

collection of emails and posts to University of Birmingham and Guild of
Students Facebook pages on the Coronavirus pandemic, Covid 19, and
photographs taken by Peter Vessey on the University of Birmingham
campus and in Birmingham and the surrounding area during 2020. The
collection also includes copies of newspaper articles, academic articles,
and humorous poems, songs, and drawings on the subject of the Covid 19
pandemic gathered by Peter Vessey in 2020 and 2021, and an account of
Peter Vessey's experiences as a volunteer during the 2022 Commonwealth
Games when some sports events were held on the University campus.
Finding No: USS158

Wallace, Paul: Photocopy of reflections by Paul Wallace on his time as a

postgraduate student at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies at
the University of Birmingham in the 1970s, written in the form of a letter.
Finding No: USS104

Watt, David Gordon (1927-2009), BA 1952, Certificate in Education

1953: Papers and photographs relating to Watt's time as a student at the
University of Birmingham 1949-1953, with some earlier items relating to his
school education in the 1940s, and some later papers relating to his
teaching career 1950s-1970s and to Chancellor's Hall reunions 1980s-
1990s, 1943-1991. Finding No: USS160
Welsh, Fauset (1904-1997), BSc 1924, MB. ChB. 1927, Surgeon: Velvet
sports cap in red and blue, with embroidered lion as depicted on University
of Birmingham crest, the date 1923-1924 in gold embroidery, and gold
tassel. This cap was worn by Fauset Welch as a member of the First XV
Rugby team 1923-1924. Finding No: USS141

Wengraf, Tom: Files comprising course notes made by Tom Wengraf

during his time as an MA student at the Centre for Contemporary Cultural
Studies 1978-1979 for the History part of the course and particularly the
Socialism and Feminism block consisting of notes on socialist theory and
the ideology of Edward Carpenter and William Morris, and suffragism and
suffragettes; notes made during participation in the work of the State sub-
group, and typescript papers on the New Left Review, 1978-1979. Finding
No: USS84

West, Mary Letitia (b 1904) afterwards Irish, BA 1925, Dip in Ed 1926:

examination papers; degree congregation programme; essay for Diploma
in Education; photograph of field day. Finding No: USS7

Whetstone, Marjorie (b 1917), BSc Botany 1938: dissertation; Degree

Congregation programme; photograph of Marjorie Whetstone in academic
gown and hood; other course material. Finding No: USS53

White, Annie Katherine (fl 1890s): Two essays, handwritten in German,

consisting of essay entitled 'Der Anteil de Frauen an der Literatur
Deutschlands' which won the Karl Dammann memorial prize in 1897, and
an essay entitled 'Der Einfluss der deutschen Literatur auf Longfellow',
1897. Finding No: USS118

White, Daisy Irene (fl 1914-16): teaching certificate issued on completion

of training at the University of Birmingham Elementary Training
Department. Finding No: USS31
Williams, David W. B.: notebook relating to a non-degree course run by
the Engineering Department for Royal Engineer cadets. Finding No: USS33

Willis, Paul (b. 1945) cultural theorist: Research and teaching papers of
Paul Willis, together with papers relating to the wider work of the Centre for
Contemporary Cultural Studies. Papers primarily date from the period
1969-1976, but there is also a small amount of material dating from the mid
1980s which relates to Willis' role as youth policy advisor for
Wolverhampton Borough Council, 1969-1985. Finding No: USS91

Woodbine, Philip: Papers relating to the 1954 Guild of Undergraduates

Carnival, kept by Philip Woodbine who was a member of the Carnival
committee that year, with responsibility for the car competition run as part
of the fund raising events. Finding No: USS110

Wright, Frank (fl.1896-1932): Student papers comprising photographs of

Birmingham University Dominies Football Club Second XI, for the season
1906-1907, and First XI for the season 1907-1908; official programme to
mark the visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to open the new
university buildings at Edgbaston, 7 July 1909; Mermaid souvenir issue 7
July 1909 (Acc.2010/16). Finding No: USS54

Wright, nee Thompson, Kathleen (1916-2011), BA 1938, Diploma in

Education 1939: Papers and photographs primarily dating from Kathleen
Thompson's time as a student at the University of Birmingham in the
1930s, together with a small amount of earlier material relating to her
school studies and a small amount of later material relating to her teaching
career, 1928-1977. Finding No: USS176

X – no entries

Y – no entries

Z – no entries