Papers, c1887-1914, of Sir (Thomas) Gregory Foster, comprising correspondence, lectures, and miscellaneous manuscripts including 'Judith' and notes on English literature. There is also some additional correspondence relating to Charles Abeyedeera, 1913.
Foster Papers
This material is held atUniversity College London Archives
- Reference
- GB 103 MS ADD 103
- Dates of Creation
- c1887-1914
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 6 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Born, 10 June 1866; educated at University College School and University College London (UCL); graduated with honours in English Language and Literature, 1888; awarded the degree of PhD by Strasburg University for a thesis on the old English poem 'Judith', which was also published, 1892; taught in the English department at UCL as Quain student, 1894-1899; also Professor of English Language and Literature at Bedford College for Women, London, 1897-1900; Assistant Professor at UCL, 1900-1904; appointed Secretary to UCL, 1900; elected Principal, 1904; the title was changed to Provost, 1907; knighted, 1917; Vice-Chancellor of London University, 1928-1930; created a baronet, 1930; died in London, 24 September 1931.
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