Letter of application (including testimonials) by William Kerr for the professorship of mechanical engineering at the University of Sheffield.
Letter of application plus testimonials for professorship of mechanical engineering at University of Sheffield
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- Dates of CreationJune 1923
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 booklet
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William Kerr obtained an associatehip in mechanical engineering at the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College in 1911. Following a period of work with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, he joined the staff of the College, becoming associate Professor of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, 1924-1936, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 1936-1947.
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William Kerr obtained an associatehip in mechanical engineering at the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College in 1911. Following a period of work with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, he joined the staff of the College, becoming associate Professor of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, 1924-1936, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 1936-1947.
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Created by Victoria Peters, September 2011.
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