476 folios. The book contains the signatures of recipients of honorary degrees and of other distinguished visitors to the University Library, beginning August 1895. Among the signatures are: (p. 13) Edward R&I, Alexandra, Victoria; (p. 39) Victoria Princess Louis of Battenberg, Louis of Battenberg; (p. 49) Arthur James Balfour; (p. 51) Haig, Jellicoe; (p. 53) Charles M. Doughty; D. Lloyd George, A. Bonar Law, Austen Chamberlain; (p. 55) J.J. Thomson, G.W. Balfour; (p. 59) Cosmo Ebor; (p. 63) Hirohito; (p. 65) Edward P; (p. 73) Albert; (pp. 87 and 131) Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; (p. 125) Neville Chamberlain; (p. 127) George RI, Mary R; (p. 129) Marie, Queen of Yugoslavia; (p. 137) Farouk R; (p. 221) Princess Margaret.
Cambridge University Library: Visitors' Book
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.6370
- Dates of Creation
- 1895-1986
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume
Scope and Content
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