The collection principally consists of draft texts, offprints and correspondence relating to articles, lectures and broadcasts delivered by Hamson. Some correspondence, most of which concerns various honours and offices held, is also included, together with a small number of items relating to Hamson's school and university education.
The Papers of Charles Hamson
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.9957
- Dates of Creation
- 1921-1989
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English , French .
- Physical Description
- 1 collection 6 boxes Paper and Photographs
Scope and Content
Arrangement
The papers have been arranged into the following main series: Education; Academic Career; Honorary Degrees & Awards; World War II Service; Roman Catholicism; Lectures, Talks & Addresses; Publications; Broadcasts; and Correspondence.
Access Information
The collection is open for researchers using Cambridge University Library. Some items of personal correspondence have been closed.
Acquisition Information
The collection was deposited at Cambridge University Library by a grandson of Charles Hamson in 2011.
Other Finding Aids
A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers wishing to publish excerpts from the papers must obtain prior permission from the copyright holders and should seek advice from University Library staff.