University of Birmingham Student (Alumni) Papers: Papers of Doreen Evans

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. Doreen had graduated from the University, and was living in Gloucester at the time, according to the letter

Doreen Mary Evans graduated in 1936 with a BSc (Hons) in Botany. She then took a Diploma in Education, graduating in 1937. She worked as a science teacher, and taught in Stourbridge, and in the 1950s was Senior Science Mistress at King's Norton School for Girls.

Geoffrey Robert Parkes graduated in 1940 with a BSc in Metallurgy. He went on to study for MSc and PhD and was in 1958 was Manager of the Tinplate Department, R Thomas and Baldwin Ltd, Ebbw Vale

Source: University of Birmingham Register of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 1936-1947; University of Birmingham Register of Graduates 6th edition, 1958

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