Francis Jenkinson, Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge and University Librarian
A Memoir

Originally published in 1926, this book contains the biography of Francis Jenkinson, a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

H. F. Stewart (Author)

9781107690028, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 November 2013

182 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.28 kg

Originally published in 1926, this book contains the biography of Francis Jenkinson, a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and the University Librarian for the University of Cambridge from 1889 until his death in 1923. The memoir was written by his friend H. F. Stewart, who was also a fellow at Trinity with Jenkinson. Jenkinson was a well-respected figure in University circles and was responsible for collecting the large amount of material relating to WWI now in the University Library's collection. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jenkinson's life and his legacy.

Preface
1. School days
2. College days
3. Fellowships and marriage
4. Duff and Proctor
5. The library, 1889–1901
6. The library, 1902–13
7. The war collection
8. Library extension
9. Bibliographical and literary studies
10. Recreations
11. Personal characteristics
Appendix 1. Bibliography
Appendix 2. War collection
Appendix 3. Latin inscriptions
Index.

Subject Areas: 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 [HBLW]