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JCPP/Fairbairn/1/3/61
Title
Letter
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- 30th March 1931 (Creation)
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2 items, paper
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Letter from Peter Haig Thomas to P.N. Carpmael. Address Somerley, Ringwood. Dated 30th March 1931.
Handwritten note: Peter Haig Thomas and comments by Steve on the 1931 Cambridge crew.
Contents include: Many thanks for letter; comments on Boat Race crew; reference to Steve Fairbairn's coaching style; thoughts on rowing with a swivel rowlock; comment on make-up of Oxford crew, query about Cambridge's chances in the boat race.
People mentioned include: Steve Fairbairn, R.F. Ohlsson.
Signed by Peter Haig Thomas.