| Title |
Main file contents |
| Reference |
SCC2/185/1 |
| Covering Dates |
Apr. 1949–1979 |
| Extent and Medium |
Paper |
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| Needham/NRI2/SCC2/185/1 contains: |
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1
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Joseph Needham notes of his intended approach to the 'material immortality problem' for 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The notes have arrows linking in the form of a chart.
1 document; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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2
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Joseph Needham's manuscript draft of Table 93 of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 2', showing 'Schematisation of immortality conceptions; development of ethical polarisation'.
1 document; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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3
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Joseph Needham notes on the question of longevity in the Greek manuscripts.
3 sheets; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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4
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Advertisement for a 'Macrobiotic Restaurant' in London.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1968 |
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5
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Joseph Needham notes relating to concepts of immortaility made following a 'talk with I. Gershevitch at British Academy Dinner, 24 Mar 70'.
1 document; Paper. |
24 Mar. 1970 |
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6
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Joseph Needham notes on soma. The juice of this plant was supposed to cure all diseases of body and mind, and confer immortality.
5 sheets; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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7
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Joseph Needham notes on ideas about the after-life in various civilisations.
10 sheets; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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8
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Joseph Needham notes on Atharva-veda.
5 sheets; Paper. |
1970–1973 |
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9
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Joseph Needham notes on the 'Satapathabrahmana'.
7 sheets; Paper. |
1970–1973 |
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10
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Typed notes from Nathan Sivin about a Chinese elixir that gives 'Lower grades of immortality'.
Creator: Sivin, Nathan.
1 document; Paper. |
1960–1969 |
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11
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Photocopies of illustrations showing Wei Po-Yang [??? / Wei Boyang], his disciple Yü Sheng, and the dog on which they tested an elixir. One of the illustrations is used as Figure 1329 in 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 2'.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1970–1973 |
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12
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Letter from Lee Tsung-Ying [??? / Li Tsung-Ying / Li Zongying] editor of 'Eastern Horizon', Hong Kong, about an 'old cloisonné twin vase on phesant wings', and related documents. The related documents comprise a cover page an edition of 'Eastern Horizon', carrying a photograph of the vase as an illustration; further note from Lee, forwarding a letter he received from Mrs. Kao Lu -Fang, about the vase.
Creator: Lee Tsung-Ying; Kao Lu -Fang.
4 sheets; Paper. |
1973–3 Jan. 1974 |
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13
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Envelope containing examples of Indian gold and silver leaf used in cooking. Joseph Needham notes that these were 'from Daya Krishna Mathur, Apr 1949'.
4 pieces; Paper. |
Apr. 1949 |
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14
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Postcard from Richenda Huxley, reproducing a wall painting from St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Chaldon, Surrey, entitled 'The Ladder of the Salvation of the Human Soul, and the Road to Heaven'. The postcard has a detailed description of the painting. Joseph Needham notes 're ethical polarisation'.
Creator: Huxley, Richenda; Needham, Joseph.
1 document; Paper. |
1976 |
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15
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Chart showing the Chinese immortals [?].
1 document; Paper. |
1950–1959 |
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16
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Postcard showing a Taoist wall painting held at the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada, and given the title 'Homage to the First Principle', (Late 13th, early 14th century), and related notes.
2 pieces; Paper. |
1970–1979 |
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17
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Manuscript draft paragraphs from the section of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 2', entitled 'Ideas about the after-life in East and West', and related notes.
17 sheets; Paper. |
1960–1973 |
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18
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Related notes and bibliographical references.
20 sheets; Paper. |
1965–1973 |
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19
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Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper. |
1960–1973 |
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