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Reference NumberDC/4/4/1
TitleLetter to Lord Spencer
Date20 September 1873
Creator NameCorrigan, Sir Dominic, 1802-1880
Spencer, John Poyntz, 1835-1910, 5th Earl Spencer
DescriptionDraft letter from Corrigan to Lord Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, laying out Corrigan's views on university education in Ireland and the need he sees for a bill in the approaching session. Corrigan having outlined the objection to the present system suggest there is a choice between a half measure and a 'bold and comprehensive measure' that would establish a national university similar to the London University where students of any denomination and from any educational background can sit the exams.
Extent26 pages
TermUniversity Education (Ireland) Bill 1873
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/148Spencer; John Poyntz (1835-1910); 5th Earl Spencer; politician1835-1910
DS/UK/37Corrigan; Sir; Dominic John (1802-1880); 1st Baronet; physician1802-1880
DS/UK/41Queen's University of Ireland; 1850-18801850-1880
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