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GB 1556 WL 756 · Collection · 1934

Papers relating to a meeting of the Association of Jewish ex-servicemen to celebrate the 22nd birthday of Kaiser Otto, Vienna, comprising a programme, 20 Nov 1934 and reports on the events.

Association of Jewish ex-servicemen
GB 0096 AL496 · Fonds · 1920

Telegram from George V of Sandringham, [Norfolk] to [Hardinge Stanley Giffard], Earl of Halsbury, 25 Jan 1920. Offering congratulations on the 70th anniversary of Halsbury being called to the Bar.

George V , 1865-1936 , King of Great Britain and Ireland
Lister Centenary
GB 0117 MS 524 · sub-fonds · 1927

Congratulatory addresses on the occasion of the Royal Society Lister Centenary in 1927.

Various
LONDON HISTORY WORKSHOP
GB 0074 ACC/3704 · Collection · 1984

Records of the London History Workshop, 1984, consisting of slide carousels relating to the 95th birthday cake exhibition and files of research relating to the history of London government.

London History Workshop , Greater London Council
GB 0096 AL188 · Fonds · [1900-1915]

Letter from John Edward Masefield of Boars Hill, Oxford to [Sir John] Rhys, [1900-1915]. Declining invitations to attend a 'Founder's Feast' and to join 'your Council'.

Autograph, with signature.

Masefield , John Edward , 1878-1967 , poet and novelist
GB 0096 AL534 · Fonds · 1965

Poem by John Edward Masefield, 1965. Verses entitled Lines for the 1965 HMS Victory Calendar, produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ship's launch.

Autograph.

Masefield , John Edward , 1878-1967 , poet and novelist
GB 0114 MS0250 · 1991

Papers relating to Sir Richard Owen, 1991, comprising a set of 20 stamps and 5 postcards designed by Brian Keale, showing Iguanodon, Protoceratops, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus. First issued on 20 Aug 1991, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Sir Richard Owen's publication Dinosauria, (1841).

Royal Mail Stamps
Platt, Sir Harry (1886-1986)
GB 0114 MS0070 · 1968-1986

Papers of Sir Alfred Platt, 1968-1986, comprising typescript and photographs relating to The Story of the Manchester Surgical Society, 1970-1971; diaries of trips to the United States of America 1928 and 1946, 1978; typsescript of the lecture The romance of surgery: The Manchester Ship Canal and the birth of accident services, 1968; copy of a postcard to Leslie Turner (FRCS) concerning arrangements for the centenary celebration, 1986; and a presentational folder titled The Transatlantic Connection 1913-1986: A Tribute to Sir Harry Platt by Allan M McKelvie, 7 Oct 1986.

Platt , Sir , Harry , 1886-1986 , 1st Baronet , surgeon
GB 0074 ACC/3572 · Collection · 1950-1970

Records of Ridley and Houlding Limited, fruit merchants, comprising anniversary dinner menus and invitations, 1950-1970.

Ridley and Houlding Ltd , fruit merchants
GB 0117 MS 779 · sub-fonds · 1927

Addresses from various learned societies to the Royal Society on the occasion of the celebrations marking the centenary of Joseph Lister

Royal Society
GB 0117 TA · sub-fonds · 1960

The Royal Society's Tercentenary celebrations in 1960 prompted learned societies and centres of academic excellence worldwide to send gifts and messages of congratulations. Presentation books, medals and other memorabilia were presented also. Many of the messages were highly ornate, and this series illustrates a wide range of calligraphic techniques and styles of binding.

Various
Royal Society Visitors Book
GB 0117 MS 79 · sub-fonds · 1912

Royal Society Visitors Book containing the signatures of distinguished visitors to the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Society.

Royal Society