Correspondence from Leslie Tait, Foveran School Board, to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1897
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 12.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.9
Keywords
Tait is listed as "L. Tait, clerk" on this object, but according to ABDAG00908.12, his first name is Leslie.
Letter reads:
"I am directed to inform you that a Mathers Bursary of £ 5 has been awarded to you, tenable for three years in any school of Foveran. One of the conditions under which the bursaries are [illegible] is "that the bursar's progress must be satisfactory and attendance at school regular". A full copy of the rules and conditions under which the bursaries are administered may be shown by the Clerk to interested persons. I am [illegible] Tait, Clerk"
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.
