Papers of Hugh McCallum Donaldson, 1913-1990, arts and science graduate of the University of Glasgow, Scotland

• School records, 1926-1932;
• Science notebooks, 1926-1929;
• Exam results, 1926-1929;
• Ardrossan Academy class results, 1929-1932;
• University of Glasgow lecture notes, 1932-1937;
• University degree certificates, 1935-1937;
• University class certificate, 1936-1937;
• Jordanhill College teacher training notes,1937-1938;
• Documents collected on a trip to Canada , 1954-1957;
• Book of poetry, 1855.

Hugh McCallum Donaldson was born in 1913  in Glasgow, Scotland. He attended Largs High School and Ardrossan Academy before going on to study at the University of Glasgow between 1932-1937  .

In 1932-1933  he studied mathematics, history and Italian. Then in 1933-1934  he studied English, moral philosophy, Italian and Scottish history and literature. In 1934-1935  he studied Italian, botany and Scottish history and literature, graduating with an MA degree in June 1935  . In session 1935-1936  he returned to study for a BSc in the faculty of science, attending classes in natural philosophy, chemistry and geology. The following session, his last at the University, was spent studying mathematics and organic chemistry. Hugh obtained a BSc degree in 1937  . He achieved a distinction in the higher ordinary cass of Scottish history and literature in session 1934-1935  . In session 1936-1937  he received a second class certificate in senior organic chemistry.

After graduation Hugh undertook teacher training at Jordanhill College , Glasgow . After qualifying he started his teaching career at Dalry High School and, immediately after the War, was appointed maths teacher at Largs High School. He became Principal Teacher of mathematics at Largs shortly afterwards. On three occasions he was elected Vice-President of the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association and was also elected a governor of Jordanhill College of Education for the four years prior to his retirement.

Hugh McCallum Donaldson died in 1990  .

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Gift : Miss Jean Donaldson : Feb 1998 : ACCN 1661 ; Aug 1999 : ACCN 1821 ; June 2000 : ACCN 1938 : 2006 : ACCN 2923

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