UEA/ALU/1/8 - Reminiscences of Marsha Corper, UEA's first blind student (EAS 1966-1969)
Reference code
UEA/ALU/1/8
Level of description
File
Title
Reminiscences of Marsha Corper, UEA's first blind student (EAS 1966-1969)
Date/s
2009
Quantity & Format
1 Email (printed)
Scope and content
Marsha was UEA's first blind student, she was in the School of English and American Studies, 1966-1969. She recalls her interview at UEA (and landing on the floor); living in Horsham residences; meeting friends; the final examination papers being taken to London in a sealed envelope, to be brailled and re-sealed until finals day; a convivial exchange with Angus Wilson; and meeting Lorna Sage (her tutor) at a party.
This reminisce from Marsha was brought to the Archives by Michael Sanderson (author of 'A History of the University of East Anglia').
This reminisce from Marsha was brought to the Archives by Michael Sanderson (author of 'A History of the University of East Anglia').
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