| Collection | Jack Johns Darwin Collection |
| Description | Nine sheets of material about the Darwins' connection to the Working Men's College, established by the marriage of Henrietta Darwin (Charles' and Emma's daughter) to R.B. Litchfield, one of the founders of the College. Material includes of the early years of the College (extracts from 'A History of the Working Men's College, 1854-1954) (0037100); sources of information and comments, extracts from 1904 edition of Emma Darwin, a Century of Family Letters (F212432,F212433); extracts from Richard Buckley Litchfield, a memoir written for his friends by his wife (1910); extract from 'Charles Darwin' by Peter Brent (1981) (F212378); extract from 'Period Piece' by Gwen Ravarat (1960) (F212764). Signed and dated by Mr. Johns 7890. Each sheet pencil marked 'Copy' in Jack Johns' hand. |
| Related Place | Litchfield Working Men's College |