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Papers, 1788-1949 and undated, of Vendla Thane, comprising personal papers, 1890, 1910-1949 and undated, such as references, 1910-1911, 1933-1934, passport, 1923, curriculum vitae, 1923, degree certificates, 1927, a few miscellaneous items of correspondence, medical material, photographs, 1888, 1910s-1940s and undated, covering the years of her youth with her parents, her school career, and various Thane relatives, and miscellaneous printed material; genealogical notes on the Klingbergs of Stockholm (descended from the Vasas, the old Swedish royal family), 1788-1902 and undated, possibly written by Jenny, Lady Thane, and including documents about C G Thrström, 1788-1809, papers relating to the engagement and marriage of George Thane and Jenny Klingberg, 1883-1884, and memorabilia relating to Jenny Lind and her family, possibly collected by Lady Thane, and including a manuscript of 'Jenny Lind' by Lady Thane. The papers and photographs date largely from the 1900s and 1910s, and there is little material relating to Vendla's life after the 1930s, or to Sir George Dancer Thane.

Papers, 1906-c1964, of Dudley Orson Wood, including notes written as a student at the Royal College of Science; notes for lectures at University College London (UCL); typescript history of the Physics Department at UCL; examination questions, papers, and notes; students' notebooks and exam papers; and personalia (degree certificates etc).

Certificates: Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Science, University of London (1912 and 1918); appointment as Fullerian Professor of Physiology, Royal Institution (1941); the Lasker Group Award (1947); Honorary Doctorate, Université de Paris (1948).

Papers of Frederick George Donnan, comprising a long series of general correspondence; eight subject files of correspondence relating to committees and learned societies in which Donnan had a special interest; reports, speeches and obituaries by Donnan; diplomas and degree certificates; photograph album; miscellaneous material.

Certificates of honour of Walter Bagehot at the University of London and at University College London, 1843-1846.