Record

CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3750/4/2
TitleRetirement celebrations for museum technician called Willie
Date1972
Extent1 file
Administrative HistoryWilliam Anderson [known as 'Willie' or 'Wullie'] retired from the University of Aberdeen after forty-five years service, the latter twenty-seven of which were spent as a technician in the Anatomy Department. A retirement presentation took place at the Anatomy Museum on 29 June 1972, at which he received a watch inscribed 'from the Anatomy Staff, 1945 - 1972', a wallet, an early morning tea - maker, a mounted skull [at Willie's own request stipulating only that it "had to ha'e guid champers"] and a display album.
DescriptionThree black and white photographs taken at Willie's retirement celebration, showing Professor Sinclair presenting Willie with his wrist watch, Willie standing in the Museum during the presentation and the mounted skull presented to him.

Letter from Hamilton informing departmental friends & colleagues of Willie's forthcoming retirement and seeking donations for his leaving gift , 22 May 1972. With replies and expressions of good wishes.
ArrangementOriginally found in brown pocket folder, lightly marked 'Willie'. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsThe records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
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