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Military Service Documents and Photographs

UR-SF 71/3/1 John William Kimber’s certificate of service in the Royal Navy. Includes list of ships served on, any wounds received, good conduct badges and character/ability ratings. 24th July 1891-31st December 1905
UR-SF 71/3/2 Report on Lieutenant John W. Kimber by Grenadier School of Instruction at Scone Camp. The report details that Kimber attended a course of instruction on trench warfare and grenade engines from 25th August – 8th September 1915. 1915
UR-SF 71/3/3 Letter to Reserve Centre from General Staff at Northern Command, referring to an application from the O.C. 4th Reserve Battalion Black Watch about the return of Lieutenant John W. Kimber to regimental duty. The application is denied. 25th June 1916
UR-SF 71/3/4 Northern Command School of Instruction Classification for Lieutenant John W. Kimber from Ripon Reserve Centre. Kimber attended from 23rd of October 1916-2nd of December 1916. 1st Dec 1916
UR-SF 71/3/5 Letter written from John Kimber in France to Ada Kimber. 1st May 1918
UR-SF 71/3/6-7 /6 Postcard of Kimber and two other men in an army storeroom /7 Photograph of Kimber and three other soldiers [letting off a flare?] ‘Yorkshire. J.W.K’ is inscribed on the back n.d.
UR-SF 71/3/8 Photograph of Kimber and his regiment standing to attention n.d.
UR-SF 71/3/9-10 Two photographs of Kimber standing with military personnel. n.d.
UR-SF 71/3/11 Photograph of Kimber marching with his regiment. n.d.
UR-SF 71/3/12 Certificate of Death for John Kimber from the War Office 23rd July 1918
UR-SF 71/3/13-14 /13 Photograph of Kimber’s grave in Etaples Military Cemetery /14 A small portrait print of Kimber in his army uniform. Cut out from the military roll of honour n.d.

Harriet Mary (Molly) Low (1893-1976)

(1) Letters and postcards between Harriet, family members and friends, 1902-1939, with modern notes
(2) Portrait photograph of Harriet as a baby with her mother and brother, Alex, 1893
(3) Portrait photographs of Harriet as a young woman, c1907
(4) Snapshots of Harriet as a child, alone and with her family, 1900s
(5) Portrait photographs of Harriet as a young woman, and in her Red Cross Uniform, c1916
(6) Annotated snapshots of Harriet with her adopted children, Michael and Betty, 1930s
(7) Snapshots [colour] of house, [The Parks, Minehead?], c2007
(8) Annotated photocopy of family group photograph with modern genealogy note

Sir Edward Harland (1831-1895)

(1) Watercolour sketch of Glenfarnie Hall, nd,
(2) Postcard portraits [4] of Sir Edward from middle age to elderly, c1860-1894
(3) Letters [original and copies] from Harland and Henry Pierson Harland (b1876) including ones to AG and Mrs A Low relating to Harland & Wolff shares, and Lord Pirrie’s will, 1894-1926, with modern note
(4) News clippings of Sir Edward’s obituary and funeral, 1895,
(5) Reprint of Home Rule speech, 1893 by the late Sir Edward Harland, nd,
(6) Sale catalogue of ‘Important Jewels the Property of Lady Harland & others’, 1912

Miscellaneous Harland papers

(1) Annotated photocard of Edith Augusta Harland (1875-1958), 1896
(2) Annotated postcard to Miss Hudson, 1911
(3) Copy photograph of ‘Rev Albert Augustus Harland of Harefield (17 children)’, nd
(4) Postcard of the Vicarage, Harefield, 1918
(5) Annotated copy letter to W Harland re Lord Pirrie’s will, nd

Philip Victor Chabot Low (1897-1981)

(1) Portrait and family group photographs of Philip as a baby through to adulthood, including ones in uniform, many with modern identifying annotations, 1898-c1945
(2) Letters and postcards to parents and siblings containing personal news from his school and college, whilst at Lexham Gardens, and with the Cadets, Includes letter and form for entry to Cheltenham College, 1908- 1919
(3) Letters to Philip’s father from Alex Stewart, Appin about Philip’s health, 1921
(4) Copies [3] of Power of Attorney, Philip appointing his brother Robert, 1921
(5) Letters to his father while travelling and while farming at Maritzburg, 1921-1925
(6) Crossing the equator certificate for Philip’s son, Eric, 1926
(7) Letters to his father from Weston Super Mare, with a reference to the Depression, and photograph of [his] house, 1931-1933
(8) Receipt from Junior Army & Navy Club for subscription, 1933
(9) Invitation to the wedding of Philip’s daughter Sheila, 1956
(10) Postcards to his brother, Alex, 1959
(11) Photocopies of Military record with the Black Watch, 1917-1920 and Graduation list of officers, 1918
(12) Envelope of modern notes listing places and dates relevant to Philip

Gerald Harland Low (1895-1914)

(1) Photograph of three children, possibly Gerald, Alex H and Harriet Low, [1899?]
(2) Letters with personal news from Gerald to his parents while at school, on holiday with his siblings and in Salzburg and Lausanne where he writes he is not suited for ‘a learned profession’ and has decided to go into business, 1900-1913, with cheque from his father, 1913 and letter from Sam Eggar to Alec [AG] Low offering help with Gerald’s future career, 1913 with modern notes
(3) Photograph of Gerald as a boy with his mother and siblings, [c1903]
(4) Watercolour sketches [2] of buildings around Dunster, nd
(5) Sketchbooks, inscribed ‘GH Low’ but containing at least one sketch, 1930, by AG Low, 1906-1907
(6) Cartoon sketch of servant carrying a crown, initialled ‘GHL 1909’
(7) Postcard album with note ‘Old postcards Switzerland inc pics of 1/7/1912 to GH Low of Spiez’, c1912
(8) Single and double frame photographs of GH Low in army uniform, 1914
(9) Mounted and loose photographs, mostly copies, of GH Low in army uniform, 1914
(10) Card, noting Private Gerald Harland Low went missing 31 October at Messines [written in Dutch and Flemish], 1914
(11) Sketch map of Messines 31 October 1914
(12) Certification that as Pte Gerald Harland Low has been missing since 1 November 1914, he is presumed dead, 1916,
(13) News cutting about the 1914 star, 1919
(14) Letter enclosing GH Low’s clasp to his 1914 star, 1921
(15) Verses by CJ Hamilton, ‘It tells of weary watching Of sorrow, grief, & pain’, nd,
(16) Probate papers for Gerald’s death including papers relating Mrs Halley’s estate, 1915-1916
(17) WW1 memorial poster, commemorating the death of Pte Gerald Harland Low, 1 November 1914, aged 19, 1918
(18) ‘Introduction to the registers of the Ypres (Menin Gate) and Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Memorials Belgium’, with copy of the ‘Memorial Register 29- Part XXV Soldiers from the United Kingdom Knight-Loynton’, 1926
(19) Imperial War Graves Commission order form for their report, 1927
(20) Map of Military cemeteries, listed by allied countries, [c1927?]
(21) Photographs of Indian schoolgirls, including portraits of one [early 20C] , with modern notes speculating she was sponsored in memory of Gerald
(22) Copy of Jack Robson’s war experiences in 1914, with accompanying letter explaining how the description of fighting at Messines Bridge would have been experienced by GH Low, 1930

Robert Fairweather Low (1900-1963)

(1) Photographs of the Low family, and of Robert as a child and adult, including copy of family photograph at Gorselands, Berkshire, with each individual named, 1900-1960
(2) Letters and postcards, mainly between Robert, his parents and siblings containing personal news, including about a scheme for the boys to help with the war effort and of ‘special military work’ at school. Includes letter from the House Master at Malvern to AG Low, agreeing he will not advance Robert money from a contentious subscription scheme at the school, 1910-1918
(3) Drafts of Robert’s will and testament. 1918, 1921
(4) Queen's Club membership disc, 1921-1922
(5) Letter to his parents while in Paris, 1926 [in French], letter to all the family which comments on the political situation ,1924 and holiday postcard, 1928
(6) Change of address card, 1961
(7) Copy Inventory and valuation of the furniture and household effects of RF Low deceased, 1963
(8) Envelope listing places and dates relevant to Robert

Chabot genealogical and research material

(1) Damaged and annotated copies [3 sheets, 1 roll] of the Genealogy of Chabot (English Branch) and (English & American Branches), with modern sketch tree, nd
(2) ‘Genealogy of Chabot (English Branch)’, covering 18th to 19th centuries, printed and mounted, early 20th cent [damaged]
(3) ‘Chabot 1’ and ‘Chabot 2’, bound copies of typescript, ‘History of the Chabot Family from 1040 to the Present Day’, 1904
(4) List of early members of the Chabot family, starting 1218, nd
(5) Rubbing of herald, ‘"potius mori quam foedari", nd
(6) Note of headstone inscription of Alfred (d 1908) and Emma Chabot (d1921), nd
(7) 'Mercanti inglesi a Malta 1800-1825', Franco Angeli, 1990
(8) 'The Malta Chamber of Commerce 1848-1979', Carmel Vassallo, 1998
(9) Copy extracts of wills of members of the Chabot and Beke families, 1766-1850, from the National Archives, c2010
(10) Copies of documents, c1803- c1816 from the National Archives of Malta relating to James Chabot, c2010
(11) ‘James Chabot in Malta c1804-1816' CD containing 14 scans of documents from the Malt Archive, c2010
(12) Rolls [3] of Peter Finch’s Chabot genealogy: ‘Top half AF Low’s branch’, c2010
(13) File of correspondence, copies of photographs and archives, and genealogies of English branch of the Chabots, noting links with other families, like Admiral Smyth, c2007-2011. With research papers relating to Beek family, 2008-2013
(14) ‘Malta from 3/2011 visit’ tourist ephemera, c2010
(15) Copy typescript, 1904 ‘History of the Chabot Family from 1040 to the Present Day’, c2010
(16) Photograph of cover of 'The Sources of the Nile by Charles T Beke', nd
(17) Photograph of plaque featuring portrait of Claudius Dr Chabot, nd
(18) Postcard to AJS Low about finding the grave of James Chabot and the house of ‘grandfather Gregory’, 2015

Employment Documents

UR-SF 71/1/1 John Kimber’s Educational Institute of Scotland certificate. 27th Nov 1906
UR-SF 71/1/2 John Kimber’s First Class certificate from Staff Gymnasium at Portsmouth. n.d.
UR-SF 71/1/3 Book of Testimonials for John Kimber in applying for the post of Superintendent in Physical Training under the Edinburgh School Board. 1904-1910

Frank Buchanan Low (1905-1973)

(1) Mounted photographs of Frank as a child with his sisters, 1905
(2) Photographs [4] and one framed of Frank alone and with family, c1908-1920
(3) Letters and card from Frank to his parents and brother containing personal and school news, and while on service in Belfast. Also postcard from Elsie to her mother-in-law, c1912-1928
(4) Receipts addressed to AG Low and Frank regarding a legacy and his Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve uniforms, 1919-1930
(5) Photograph of Geraldine Elsie, wife of Frank, 1930s with copies
(6) Envelope with list of places and dates relevant to Frank

Kenneth Graham Low (b1902)

(1) Photographs of Kenneth as a child and young adult, c1906-c1920, with photograph of his home, Shamley Green, 1957 and copy of c1938 family photograph, at 'Shamley Green Surrey. Kenneth’s’, annotated with the name of each person,
(2) Letters between Kenneth and his parents, with Kenneth writing about his brother Gerald when reported missing in action, his news from school and Malvern College, several asking for help with his sums and mentioning ‘Alick’s trip to Canada, 1914-1920
(3) Holiday postcards with one to Kenneth from Alfonso Trugane and a letter to his father relating to business, 1920-1948
(4) Envelope with modern list of places and dates relevant to Kenneth

Bibles

(1) Pulpit Bible, 1908
(2) 'A New Commentary on Holy Scripture including the Apocrypha', 1928
(3) English Missal, 3rd Edition [1934]

David Septimus Stewart Low (1908-1942)

(1) Letters of congratulation to David’s parents on his birth, 1908
(2) Mounted photographs of David as a child and with his siblings, c1910
(3) Portrait photographs of David as a youth and as a young man with family members, c1916-c1920
(4) Card and letter to his parents containing personal news, 1924, 1926
(5) Photograph of David and his wife, Suzanne, 1939
(6) Letters to AH Low regarding David’s mortgages and his mother’s will, 1942
(7) Letter announcing news of David’s death, 1943, with extract obituary for Flight Lieutenant DSS Low
(8) Envelope with list of places and dates relevant to David containing biographical notes

Margaret Annie (Peggy) Low (1910-2002)

(1) Letter to Mr Low congratulating him on Peggy’s birth, 1910
(2) Mounted photographs [10] of Peggy as a child, with siblings and father, 1910-c1915
(3) Photographs of Peggy as a child to young lady, some with parents and siblings, 1910-c1929
(4) School report, 1923
(5) Letter to Kenneth, 1917 and letters and postcards, mostly to Dorothy with holiday and personal news, 1927-1988
(6) Photographs of the Wyllie home and family, one framed, 1943- c2000

Dorothy Lindesay Low nee Gregory (1898-1998?)

(1) Dorothy’s ‘Book of Common Prayer’ inscribed to ‘Peter’ from ‘Pixie’, nd;
(2) ‘Postcard album containing views of Liverpool, Wales, London and Peterborough and cards from Dorothy’s grandmother Caroline Richardson of Peterborough, mother, Mabel Emily Richardson and brother, Harold Gregory c1911-1919 [fragile]
(3) Bundle of picture postcards addressed to Miss DL Gregory, from various friends, 1913-1932
(4) Letter from S Nowell-Rostron, St Matthew’s Bayswater, to Dorothy [Gregory] re helping with the Middle School, July 1927, with letter from Ella Nowell-Rostron, Liverpool, sympathising with Dorothy’s decision not join with the ‘S.S’ work, August 1927
(5) Letter with counterfoil confirming continued war loan, 1930
(6) Bundle of picture postcards, mostly to Dorothy at Dorlo House, including one from her to 'Master John Low', [Alex JS Low, b 1937], 1933-1972
(7) Share certificates and receipt in the name of Mrs Dorothy Lindesay Low, 1935, 1947-1948
(8) Passports, 1965 and 1977
(9) Calgary Alberta, postcard packet sent to Dorothy Low, Ferring, 1980
(10) ‘Dorothy Low’: album of snapshots of family group celebrating her 100th birthday, [1998]

Death Documents

UR-SF 71/4/1 Photocopy of photograph of Kimber and his regiment standing to attention. [Copy of UR-SF 71/3/8] n.d.
UR-SF 71/4/2-3 Two clippings from the military roll of honour, both listing John William Kimber, his birth and death dates, occupation, military rank and battalion. 1920
UR-SF 71/4/4 Two pages from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. These include personal information on John Kimber, as well as information relating to the cemetery which he is buried in. 1st September 1999
UR-SF 71/4/5 Handwritten note with ‘original documents and letters’ written on it [Originally kept in folder with these documents and letters inside.] n.d.

Mrs Marion Killick, nee West

(1) Receipt and letter of thanks to Alex H Low for payment of the debt to St Anne's Heath, 1932
(2) Letter to Mr Low outlining amount due to Dr Devine of St Anne's Heath, noting 'George must be a paying asset', 1933
(3) Letter to Mr Low worrying about a reminder from St Anne's Heath, 1933
(4) Letter to Mrs Killlick accompanying a cheque for £240, 1933
(5) Receipt of payment and letter of thanks noting 'Had I known the difficulty of keeping the payments up to date I should not have undertaken the Receivership', 1933
(6) Payment reminder from St Ann's Heath Virginia Water, with note by GLB Killick, 1933

Jean Mary Lindesay Low (b.1934)

(1) Annotated photocards and photographs of Jean as a baby and child, some with her mother and grandparents, 1934-1938
(2) Annotated photographs of Jean as an adult and child, some with her husband, friends, children, grandchildren and niece, 1934 - 2014
(3) Post office savings book, 1941-1953 with slips, 1968-1969
(4) National Registration Identity card, 1944
(5) Letter from Heresford House School concerning Jean’s final year and postcard listing exam results, 1950
(6) Passport, 1954-1959
(7) Bundle of postcards sent to parents while in Spain, Tunisia and from around Britain, 1950s-1960s,
(8) News cuttings of the engagement and marriage of Jean and Michael Smith, 1959,
(9) Letter of thanks from George Carey, Bishop of Canterbury, 1991 enclosing photographs featuring Jean and Mike at the Hope New Christian outreach at Glastonbury Festival, [1983?]
(10) Sketch of Jean’s family tree of descendants, c2008

Dundee Rep

Material relating to the Dundee Repertory Theatre including programmes, flyers, postcards, tickets and press cuttings from 1939-2015.
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