Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Professor Gilbert Murray of the Board of Education. Griffiths returns the statement sent by Murray on 23 Feb, signed by himself on behalf of the Senate. Statement not in archive. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which only meets twice a year. Add that Senate were 'unanimously in favour of helping the project in every way', and is confident that the Court will take the same position. Will ask the Executive Committee of the Court to take action on behalf of the Court, in their upcoming meeting on 20 Apr.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Miss Dorothy Davies, asking to meet to discuss a letter from the Board of Education, requiring immediate action. Letter not in archive.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, asking if the Board could submit to lord Derby a request to release Mr H. T. Flint, Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Physics, and Mr Frank Dixey, Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Geology, from military service, in order that the work of their Departments be carried on efficiently. Encloses letters of support for both individuals.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to the Board of Education Secretary confirming numbers of women students and staff volunteering, noting that some are awaiting parental permission, and others have not clarified the length of time for which they will volunteer.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Mr R. H. Greaves, enclosing a letter from the Board of Education (not present in the archive). Griffiths notes 'I think this makes it evident that you are now certain of being exempted.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Prof. A. L. Selby, enclosing a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education (not present in the archive).
Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the call up of academic staff under the Derby Scheme. He reports that the Board will be applying the procedure of Circular 931, 26 Nov 1916 (Special Provision respecting Advanced Students of Science & Technology). Selby-Bigge encloses a form for completion by any University teacher of advanced physical science and technology, who is engaged in work relevant to the war effort, the interruption of which would be detrimental to the public interest. His case for exemption from call up under the Derby Scheme would be considered by Lord Derby. Shorthand annotations.
Selby-Bigge, L. A. (Lewis Amherst), Sir, 1860-1951.
Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, referring to Griffiths' enquiry in his letter of 6 Jan 1916, relating to Engineering staff call up. Confirmed that if staff had already received badges from the Ministry of Munitions, application for exemption was not necessary.
Selby-Bigge, L. A. (Lewis Amherst), Sir, 1860-1951.
Letter from A. K. Keen, General Manager of Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Ltd., Dowlais Cardiff Works to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that the work of the Metallurgical Department, under Greaves' charge, has 'rendered us valuable scientific assistance in connection with the micography of steel bearing on our industrial practice', and hopes this work will not be interrupted (i.e. by Greaves' potential call up). A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir Selby-Bigge).
Covering letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, enclosing letters from A. K. Keen and George R. Thompson, requesting that they be considered in respect of the application for exemption from call up made by Mr. R. H. Greaves.
Letter of support for the proposal to release Frank Dixey from military service, from Prof. T. Franklin Sibly. Notes that 'the efficiency of the teaching will be materially reduced unless Mr Dixey is enabled to return.'
Letter from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths. Outlines a scheme to provide British prisoners of war with educational reading matter. Refers to 'enclosed printed matter' - this is not in archive.
Letter from Prof. T. Franklin Sibly to Principal E. H. Griffiths, with reference to a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education of 18 Jan 1916, suggesting days and times in which he would like to secure Frank Dixey's part-time employment, should the War Office permit it.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Mentions that he has been involved in a previous scheme to raise funds for books for British prisoners of war, but that this was unsuccessful.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Prof. T. Franklin Sibly, enclosing a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education (not present in the archive).
Letter from J. F. Roberts, Vice-Chancellor of University College of Wales, Aberystwyth to Principal E. H. Griffiths, forwarding a letter from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education, dated 12 Mar 1917, intended for Griffiths, as present holder of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales.
Circular from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Asks that the recipient consult the enclosed booklet from the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), and assist their efforts where possible.
