| Description | Volume contains minutes of University College Bristol's Council & Committee meetings, covering preparatory work and decisions made for the foundation of University College Bristol, such as the creation of the college's official seal, appointment and pay of lecturers and professors, the structure of the academic year and courses run, as well as sourcing of supplies and equipment. Volume also covers first 3 weeks after the opening: selection of 'lady scholars' by the Evening Class Association: Miss Pakeman, Miss Pease, Miss Meaden and Miss Thomas, as well as decisions such as the aquisition of desks for W. Rowley's classes.
Includes list of members of Council, May 1876 & April 1876. Majority of the volume is empty.
Includes newspaper advertisements:
- Tenders for alterations to former 'Deaf and Dumb Institute', Park Row, for use of University College Bristol, 14 June 1876
- Courses for the first session of University College Bristol, July 1876
- Scholarships for women, July 1876 |