| Description | Pamphlet titled 'University of Bristol: Petition (copy). Petition of Citizens (copy). Charter (draft)'. Contains petition of the University College Bristol to the King's Council and a 'Petition of Citizens' to the King's Council asking for a University of Bristol to be formed. The pamphlet also contains a draft Charter of the University of Bristol. Folder contains seven copies of the same pamphlet.
The petition of the University College Bristol presents the case from members of University College Bristol Council to the King's Council for a University charter. Includes details on student numbers, department statistics, endowment of the college, donations, and public bodies supporting the petition.
The 'Petition of Citizens' to the King's Council includes an overview of Bristol's population as well as an overview of industry and education in the city. Also includes a list of citizens supporting the petition.
The draft charter of the University of Bristol contains lists of subscribers of over £1000 to University College Bristol, local councils and organisations affiliated with University College Bristol who will have members on the University's Court. |