Personal File: University Years
- Reference No:
- U DPM/3/28
- Dates:
- 1928-1931
- Description:
- File contains papers relating to Platts-Mills' years at Balliol College, Oxford, during which time he studied law, was a member of various societies including the Oxford University Peace Group, the Oxford Union Society, the Gorduli Boat Club Balliol, and the Oxford University Boat Club. He played rugby for Balliol College, represented the university in heavyweight boxing, was a member of the Oxford Squadron of the Royal Air Force, and rowed for Balliol College boat crew. He was selected for the Oxford trial eight crew, and in 1931 was to race in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race but was unable to participate due to injury. Includes photographs, correspondence, a private pilots licence, invitations, programmes, two diaries, press cuttings, and notes.
- Format:
- Archive Item
- Extent:
- 1 file
- Language:
- Access Conditions:
- Access will be granted to any accredited reader
- Repository:
- Hull University Archives
- Collection:
-
Records of John Platts-Mill QC
