(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
(1) Olive and James’ wedding service hymns, 1908, (2) Photograph of Olive with her sisters-in-law, Violet and Annie, c1910 (3) Postcard from Olive Low to Annie Low, 1922 (4) Letters to Alex on business matters, nd, (5) Postcards to AH and AG & Annie Low, 1928-1950
(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
(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]
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.
(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
(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
Personal papers, correspondence and photographs, also employment papers, magazines, biographical stories, slides and photographs reflecting his career as a photo-journalist, with papers relating to his genealogical research and publications relating to his work and to his research
The collections are arranged in 3 boxes based on their title or content. They include Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Berni Wrighton, Jimmy Corrigan or The Smartest Kid on Earth Chris Ware, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped by Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy, several Batman issues, The Adventures of Luther Arkmright Books 1 -3, The Adventures of Tintin - Red Rackham's Treasure, and many others. There is a separate list available with the complete collections. Contact the University of Dundee Archives to access it.