Identity area
Reference code
CCPH/6/10
Title
James Booth photograph collection
Date(s)
- 1923-1924 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
11 items, photographs
Context area
Name of creator
(28 December 1901 - 9 January 1983)
Biographical history
Born in 1901 in Rotherham
Attended Uppingham School
Admitted to Clare College on 7 October 1919 to read Law
Coxed the May Boat in 1922
Became a solicitor and practised in Leeds.
Awarded the OBE for his work for hospitals there.
Having taken a great interest in the Scout Movement he was awarded the Silver Acorn Award for his special services.
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection includes:
(1) "Clare College Moot Summer 1923" (J.W. Booth in middle of front row)
(2) Graduands, Master and four Fellows, degree day, 1923
(3) "CUOC Dinner [Cambridge University Officer Cadets] The Leo, March 1924"
(4) Group of family photographs, including Switzerland, The Rocks Tunbridge Wells, Easter 1924 and Stoke Cottage, Grindelford, August 1924.