The archive comprises: Seaman's personal diaries, from September 1926 until just before his death in January 1986; his grandfather's diaries and commonplace book; correspondence; family history research; and publications
Papers of L C B Seaman
This material is held atDowning College Archives, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 269 DCPP/SEA
- Dates of Creation
- 1777-1986
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- Ten boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Seaman [1911-1986] studied history at Downing College and became a secondary school teacher; he also taught at summer schools and was an examiner. He was the author of several history books, including From Vienna to Versailles, Post-Victorian Britain and A New History of England 410-1975.
Access Information
Available for consultation, by appointment. See the College's website for more details: http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk
Other Finding Aids
Access database at College; Word document available if required
Archivist's Note
Catalogue created by Kate Thompson, College Archivist