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SCA - Scottish Catholic Archives
PG - Photographic Collection
2 - People
1 - Clergy
Repository
Scottish Catholic Archives
Ref No
SCA/PG/2/1/138
Title
Monsignor David McRoberts
Date
18th December 1937
Level
Item
Description
This photograph shows Mgr McRoberts on the day of his ordination in Rome, 18th December 1937, standing in a solemn pose in the sunshine with his hands crossed. Mgr McRoberts was Keeper of the Scottish Catholic Archives in Edinburgh from 1973. He was also Editor of the Scottish Catholic Directory from 1950 to 1974. He was born in Wishaw on 13th June 1912 and died in Edinburgh on 25th November 1978, aged 66. Full details of his life can be found in his Obituary on pp 377 to 389 of the Catholic Directory for Scotland for 1980.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph; 9 x 14.5cms
Format
Photograph
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Open for consultation, some sections closed as they hold personal data subject to the Data Protection Act
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