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 Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, referring to the proposed release of H. T. Flint and Frank Dixey from military service. Confirms he has written unofficially to the War Office, but doubts an official request to the Army Council would be successful 'unless the circumstances were quite extraordinary.
Selby-Bigge, L. A. (Lewis Amherst), Sir, 1860-1951.
Letter to H. Frank Heath of the Board of Education, confirming receipt of his letter of 18 Jan 1916 with reference to the case of Mr R. H. Greaves. The letter referred to is not present in the archive.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, thanking him for writing to the War Office concerning the proposed release of H. T. Flint and Frank Dixey from military service.
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 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. T. Franklin Sibly, enclosing a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education (not present in the archive).
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 Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Explains that his letter to J. F. Roberts of 13 Mar was forwarded to himself as present holder of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales. Informs that he has signed the statement sent by Professor Gilbert Murray on 23 Feb. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which will not meet until July. Add that Senate were in favour, 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 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 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 Professor Gilbert Murray of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational). He is seeking to arrange with examining bodies, such as the University, to accept prisoners' records of study as part of a course of study or examination, in order to encourage participation in the scheme. Refers to 'accompanying papers' and a 'statement' which are not in the archive.
