Janus: Papers of Joseph Needham as a historian of Chinese science, technology and medicine

Needham/NRI2/3 contains:
1	Orientalist affairs: British and International
2	International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations and 'Comparative Civilizations Bulletin'
3	International Academy of the History of Science
4	Other history of science organisations
5	Royal Society China Committee, 1978-1981
6	International Institute of Intercultural Research
7	Newcomen Society for the Study of the History of Engineering and Technology
8	National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington D. C., U.S.A. - Dien Project

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Papers of Joseph Needham as a historian of Chinese science, technology and medicine

Title	Newcomen Society for the Study of the History of Engineering and Technology
Reference	NRI2/3/7
Covering Dates	12 Dec. 1952–18 Apr. 1976
Extent and Medium	Paper

Content and context

The file also contains documents relating to Joseph Needham's association with other organisations related to the histoy of technology.

Needham/NRI2/3/7 contains:

Letter from A. S. Crosley of the Newcomen Society, notifying Joseph Needham that he has been elected member. The letter is accompanied by a membership card for 1952-1953 which includes a 'Syllabus of Meetings in Great Britain 1952 - 53'; a pamphlet setting out the aims of the Society; notices of publications available; list of members; constitution and rules; notice of 'Payment of Subscriptions by Covenant'.
Creator: Crosley, A. S.
8 pieces; Paper.

12 Dec. 1952–18 May 1953

Syllabus of meetings of the Newcomen Society, 1953-1954.
1 document; Paper.

1953

Syllabus of meetings of the Newcomen Society, 1960-1961.
1 document; Paper.

1960

Postcard from A. S. Crosley of the Newcomen Society, advising of a change of address.
1 document; Paper.

7 July 1954

Five receipts for Joseph Needham's annual subscriptions to the Newcomen Society.
5 sheets; Paper.

1953–1957

Letter from Miss G. Bingham of the Newcomen Society, about Joseph Needham's payment for publications and membership.
Creator: Bingham, G.
1 document; Paper.

20 May 1953

The Newcomen Society 'Constitution and Rules, 1958'.
1 document; Paper.

1958

Correspondence with Prof. Melvin Kranzberg of the Society for the History of Technology, about Joseph Needham's membership of the Society and the other matters. The correspondence comprisees 2 letters from Kranzberg; copy of 1 letter from Needham. Other matters discussed include the journal 'Technology and Culture'; reviews of works by Needham.
Creator: Kranzberg, Melvin; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper.

16 Nov. 1959–28 Mar. 1960

Notice and programme for a Conference on Industrial Archaeology organised by the Council for British Archaeology.
2 sheets; Paper.

12 Dec. 1959

Leaflet from the Light Railway Transport League, advertising a reprint of a number of 'Cassier's Magazine' from 1899, dealing with electric railway and tramway history.
1 document; Paper.

1958–1962

Newcomen Society reciept for Joseph Needham's payment for offprints of his article 'Development of Iron and Steel Technology in China'.
1 document; Paper.

26 July 1960

Circular letter from K. R. Gilbert of the Newcomen Society, about the incorporation of the Society.
Creator: Gilbert, K. R.
1 document; Paper.

June 1961

Documents relating to Joseph Needham's participation in the Summer Meeting of the Newcomen Society, Dartmouth, Devon, May 1963. The documents include a programme for the meeting; list of people attending the meeting; accomodation and travel information; map of the river from at Dartmouth; typed information about H. M. Dockyard Devonport; menu for the Society's 'Annual Dinner' held at Deller's Café, Paignton, Devon; 'Order of Service' for the unveiling of a memorial tablet to Thomas Newcomen at Dartmouth Baptist Church; booklet entitled'An Historical Record of St. Saviour's Church, Dartmouth; 3 postcards showing views of Dartmouth.
17 pieces; Paper.

May 1963

Programme for a Joint Meeting of the Newcomen Society and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to commemorate the tercentenary of the birth of Thomas Newcomen, London, 15 May 1963. The programme is accompanied by a list of antendees.
2 sheets; Paper.

15 May 1963

Programme for the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Society for the History of Technology, Washington D.C., U.S.A.
1 document; Paper.

Dec. 1966

Photocopy of a letter from J. W. Butler of the Newcomen Society to Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, about stock of Joseph Needham's 'Development of Iron and Steel Technology in China'.
Creator: Butler, J. W.
1 document; Paper.

16 Jan. 1976

Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr S. B. Hamilton of the Newcomen Society about pinting blocks of his paper on the 'Pre-Natal History of the Steam-Engine'.
1 document; Paper.

18 Apr. 1976

Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper.

1960–1969