Events in the history of the Pitt Rivers Museum that took place in 1963.
Readers are reminded that this table is a work in progress and may be amended or added to at any time.
Month | Day | Event | Source of Information | Notes |
January | ||||
February | ||||
March | 16 | A. Wootton resigns and is replaced Mrs M.A. Butler | Annual Report 1962-63 | |
March | 18 | Mrs Butler starts work as Assistant Secretary adn Librarian | Annual Report 1962-63 | |
April | No day | Audrey Butt leaves museum on full pay to go to go on expedition during Trinity Term, she returns later the same year | Annual Report 1962-63 | |
May | ||||
June | No day | Swan Fund funds annually available for study of 'Batwa' peoples of Africa and Europe, paid for from bequest by James Swan | Annual Report 1960-61 | |
July | ||||
August | ||||
September | 30 | Penniman's extended service as Curator due to end | Annual Report 1960-61 | |
October | 21 | I.M. Allen dies after long period off work and in hospital with heart trouble. He had worked in museum since he was 14. | Annual Report 1962-63 | |
November | ||||
December | ||||
Unspecified | T.K. Penniman has car accident and spends long time in hospital, his successor is appointed while he is still in hospital. Penniman continues as Deputy Curator [sic] until January 1864 when Fagg starts in post | Relational Museum timelines / Annual Report 1962-63 | ||
Unspecified | The Delegates for OUMNH (which also covers the PRM) change their name to Delegates for the Science Area | Relational Museum timelines |
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