Obituaries and biographical writings collected by Prof. Richard West while compiling his memoir of Godwin. This is part of the collection generally referred to as the Godwin papers. Order of service for memorial service, 26 October 1985; Notice for memorial service, 26 October 1985
Obituary from the Daily Telegraph, 11 January 2000
Includes:
(1) copy of a family history research booklet, 'The Hornes of Highlands' by Sheila Fermor Clarkson
(2) electronic copy of his obituary from the British Medical Journal
Biographical material, copies of photographs, newscuttings, order of service for his memorial service. Also electronic notes on cataloguing of papers held at the Squire Law Library.
Interview covers Lipstein's life, mainly before becoming a fellow of Clare. Discusses upbringing in Frankfurt and university education in Berlin. Came to London in 1933 after working in the courts at Frankfurt. Was invited by a professor at Trinity to visit and from that he got a job as the professor's assistant and also got a job teaching Roman Law. After the war broke out he was interred in 1940 in an internment camp, being sent firstly to Bury St. Edmunds and then on a train to Liverpool where he was then moved to a small village. He eventually returned to Cambridge in September 1940. Discovered his parents died during the war. Mentions his wife Gwyneth and her strong support for the labour party and the army. Became a fellow of Clare in 1956 after money was made available for law fellows. Lectured at universities in Philadelphia and Chicago after being offered visiting professorships, although he never took up their offers of becoming a permanent member of staff. During the 1970's he became an editor of an encyclopaedia. Emphasises the importance work has had in his life.
Copies of articles containing brief biographical details about each brother. Articles taken from Trebor Magazine, Working Together and Nottingham University Newsletter.
Obituary by Nick Hammond - Offprint from The Proceedings of the British Academy.
Includes biographical articles and other information, chronology from publications and website, bibliograpy, photographs of Beth Goodwin during "pilgrimage" 2004; Also includes a copy of 'The water bearer' a history of the Merton family by John Stanley.