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DAVT/G/338-344
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Watson, G. L.
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- 1950-58 (Creation)
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(1907-1969)
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Despite the paucity of letters from Davenport, the correspondence gives a full account of research, publications and career and includes several draft papers.
G.338: 1950
G.339: 1951
G.340: 1952. Includes research note.
G.341: 1953. Includes drafts, etc. for collaborative paper (Bibliog. 103), and other research notes.
G.342: 1954, 1955
G.343: 1956-58
G.344: Includes draft papers, and 5pp. ms. draft for part of Bibliog. 119.
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After taking a mathematics degree at Trinity, Cambridge in 1930, Watson entered the Indian Civil Service. On returning to Britain, he became a mature research student (part-time) of Davenport in London and wrote a collaborative paper with him.