Biography of Catherine McTavish Cousland

Catherine McTavish Cousland was born in Hong Kong in 1907, the daughter of Alexander Cousland, a merchant.

She enrolled at the University of Glasgow in September 1925 and studied English and Latin in her first session. She went on to study French, Moral Philosophy and Geography, graduating in June 1928.

By 1935, Cousland was working as a teacher and living in Glasgow.

Sources

Archival Materials

• DC183/11/60 General Council Register 1935
• R4/1/8 Schedule of Graduates in Arts
• R8/5/46/10 Matriculation Album 1925-6 Women A-C

Summary

Catherine McTavish Cousland
Born 2 July 1907.
Died 11 March 1988.
GU Degree: MA, 1928; Arts,
University Link: Alumnus, Student
Occupation categories: teachers
English snippet: Arts graduate of the University of Glasgow,1928
Record last updated: 7th Aug 2013

Country Associations

Hong Kong, No Region
Place of Birth

Scotland, Edinburgh
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Student

Images

Catherine McTavish Cousland matriculation slip 1925-26