ADM/4/5/1/3 - Records of the Public Orator of the University of Liverpool - 1969 -1972

This section contains research notes of Professor Louis Rosenhead used to write his speeches as Public Orator.

Archive level description: Sub-series
Physical Description:27 items
Summary:This section contains research notes of Professor Louis Rosenhead used to write his speeches as Public Orator.
Date:1969 -1972
Reference Number:ADM/4/5/1/3
Biographical/Administrative Information:

The Public Orator is appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate.

The Public Orator is appointed for a period of four years and shall not be eligible for immediate re-appointment on the conclusion of their term of office.

It is the duty of the Public Orator to present candidates for admission to Honorary degrees.

The Public Orators of the University of Liverpool to date:

  • 1927 - 1931 Professor E T Campagnac
  • 1931 - 1949 Professor W Lyon Blease
  • 1950 - 1955 Professor D R Seaborne Davies
  • 1956 - 1960 Professor Frank W Walbank
  • 1961 - 1965 Professor Kenneth Muir
  • 1965 - 1968 Professor R G Austin
  • 1969 - 1972 Professor Louis Rosenhead
  • 1972 - 1973 Professor F Basil R Smallman
  • 1973 - 1976 Professor John M Meek
  • 1977 - 1980 Mr Reginald T Davies
  • 1981 - 1983 Professor Anthony Long
  • 1983 - 1987 Dr John Pinsent
  • 1987 - 1992 Professor J Frederick Norbury
  • 1992 - 1993 Professor John E Utting
  • 1994 - 2002 Professor John N Tarn
  • 2003 - Professor C J Gaskell