Cambridge District Scout Archive
College Servants was the traditional term for those who worked for the Colleges not directly engaged in academia. These were the maintenance staff, porters, kitchen workers and administrative staff. The titles given to even the most able often belied the standing of the role. Thus, Bursar’s Clerk, which was the most senior administrative role at St John’s. Another St John’s man later became, the more clear cut, ‘Chief Clerk’ at Churchill.
These men were very competent individuals and their worth well recognized by the Colleges.
The following list will be extended as new names come to our attention. They are likely to be among the more able Scouters and the hold a senior role in the Colleges. The bicycle attendants and under gardeners are less likely to be recorded in the College annals.
- W T Thurbon St John’s Bursar’s Clerk DRSL, Sec Silver wolf
- Ken North St John’s Kitchen Chief Clerk Scout Shop Silver wolf
- Harold Pettitt St John’s, later 1st Chief Clerk Churchill 13th R & ASM
- Sidney A Elwood Chief Clerk Union Society
- Roland Thompson Chief Clerk Union Society
- Howard Mallett University Librarian 10th, Sec, DC, Silver wolf
The term College Servants is no longer used.
JWR Archivist Oct 2020
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