University career: Professional appointments and applications The sub-series contains testimonials for Lockhart's applications to the Chairs of Anatomy in the Universities of Liverpool, St Andrew's, Cardiff, Birmingham and Aberdeen, 1924 - 1938. For the University of Birmingham, his full printed application and testimonials survive alongside newspaper cuttings announcing his appointment in 1931 and the opening of the 'Hospitals' Centre', Edgebaston, Birmingham in 1938. For the University of Aberdeen, a small collection of associated papers regarding his application, appointment and retirement, 1938 - 1965, have also survived. This includes his printed application, testimonials, letters of support and congratulations, inaugural address, and papers regarding his retirement portrait and fund. Many of the correspondents listed here are significant medical figures and their letters often contain passing reference to contemporaries, their work, friendships and rivalries. 1924 - 1965