| Title |
Alchemy and early chemistry: General correspondence |
| Reference |
SCC2/229 |
| Covering Dates |
1940–16 Mar. 1987 |
| Extent and Medium |
Paper |
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| Index Terms |
| Chemistry |
| Needham/NRI2/SCC2/229 contains: |
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1
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Letter from Tenny L. Davis of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A., about reprints on Chinese alchemy and his work on 'Pao Phu Tzu [??? / Bao Pu Zi]' by Ko Hung [?? / Ge Hong], (1171-1173).
Creator: Davis, Tenny, L.
1 document; Paper. |
19 May 1940 |
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2
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List of books headed 'on Lo Chung-Shu's list @ C'tu [Chengtu, Szechuan, China] are..'.
1 document; Paper. |
1940–1949 |
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3
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Letter from Tenny L. Davis of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A., promising Joseph Needham a set of his reprints on Chinese alchemy and discussing other matters. Other matters discussed include Needham's forthcoming trip to China; possible Chinese origin of the word chemistry.
Creator: Davis, Tenny, L.
1 document; Paper. |
3 Jan. 1943 |
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4
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Letter from T. G. Djang [??? / Chang Tzu-Kung / Zhang Zigong] of Chungking, China, inviting Joseph Needham to meet him at the Press Attache's Library at the British Embassy, and attached notes. Djang explains that he is 'Much delighted that I am not alone in this long self-appointed task concerning the History of Science in China..'.
Creator: Djang, T. G.
3 sheets; Paper. |
21 Mar. 1943 |
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5
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Part of a letter from T. G. Djang [??? / Chang Tzu-Kung / Zhang Zigong] of Chungking, China, promising to provide assistance to Joseph Needham in his investigation on the history of science in China.
Creator: Djang, T. G.
3 sheets; Paper. |
1943–1945 |
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6
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Letter from Mrs Charles Singer [Dorothea Waley Singer] of Par, Cornwall to Dorothy Needham, about a worker at the Warburg Institute with a knowledge of Chinese alchemy, and other matters. Other matters discussed include Dorothy Needham in China; Charles Singer's work on the Vesalius and the history of the manufacture and uses of alum; flying bombs in London.
Creator: Singer, Dorothea.
2 sheets; Paper. |
13 July 1944 |
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7
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Part of a letter from Dorothea Waley Singer of Par, Cornwall, about her explorations into the origins of Chinese alchemy and other matters. Other matters discussed include reactions to an article by Joseph Needham on 'Science and Agriculture in China and the West'.
Creator: Singer, Dorothea Waley.
2 sheets; Paper. |
10 Aug. 1943 |
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8
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Letter from V. A. Petrow of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, inviting Joseph Needham to become a member, and related document. Petrow explains that he has been asked by Prof. J. R. Partington to make the invitation. The related document is a receipt for Needham's subscription to the Society.
Creator: Petrow, V. A.
2 sheets; Paper. |
21 June 1946–7 Sep. 1946 |
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9
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Letter from Tenny L. Davis of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A., about his work on 'Early Chinese Military Pyrotechnics' and other matters, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Other matters discussed include the work of Professor Li Chiao-Ping [??? / Li Qiaoping]; preparations for the book 'Science and Civilisation in China'; Wang Ling's paper on the history of gunpowder and firearms; a gift of a duplicate copy of the 'Thu Shu Chi Chhêng' [???? / Tu Shu Ji Cheng], (1726).
Creator: Davis, Tenny L.; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
3 Oct. 1948–17 Oct. 1948 |
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10
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Letter from J. R. Partington of Cambridge, about Greek works dealing with stones and other matters. Other matters discussed include cinnabar and the name azure.
Creator: Partington, J. R.
1 document; Paper. |
18 June 1951 |
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11
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Letter from H. B. Collier of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Canada, commenting on Joseph Needham's 'Nature' paper on the 'History of Chinese Science' and related matters. Other matters discussed include Homer H. Dubs' suggestion that Chinese alchemy may have come from Babylonia; activities of some of the Westerners who spent World War II in China.
Creator: Collier, H. B.
1 document; Paper. |
16 Aug. 1952 |
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12
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Letter from F. Sherwood Taylor of the Science Museum, London, inviting Joseph Needham to the Museum.
Creator: Taylor, F. Sherwood.
1 document; Paper. |
1950–1959 |
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13
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Letter from D. Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, inviting Joseph Needham to contribute to the journal 'Ambix', and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Geoghegan, D.; Needham, Joseph.
2 Sheets; Paper. |
4 Sep. 1956–1 Oct. 1956 |
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14
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Letter from F. W. Gibbs of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about subscriptions for the journal 'Ambix'.
Creator: Gibbs, F. W.
1 document; Paper. |
17 Oct. 1956 |
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15
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Letter from Dr. Lin Chao-Feng ??? [Lin Zhaofeng] of United Industrial Research Institute, Taiwan, about Li Chhiao-Ping's [??? / Li Qiaoping] 'The History of Chemistry in China', (Commercial Press, Taiwan, 1955). The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Lin Chao-Feng; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
23 June 1956–5 Oct. 1956 |
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16
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Letter from J. R. Partington of Cambridge, about the date of brass in China and other matters. Other matters discussed include the views of T. L. Davis and Homer H. Dubs on Greek alchemy.
Creator: Partington, J. R.
1 document; Paper. |
21 Aug. 1955 |
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17
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Letter from Dr. W. A. Smeaton of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about Joseph Needham's subscription to 'Ambix', and related documents. The related documents comprise a receipt for the subscription; copy of Needham's reply; further leter from Smeaton.
Creator: Smeaton, W. A.; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
18 Jan. 1957–1 Mar. 1957 |
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18
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Letter from D. J. Schove of St David's College, Beckenham, Kent, about early studies of natural phenomena, and copies of two letters of reply from Ho Peng-Yoke on behalf of Joseph Needham.
Creator: Schove, D. J.; Ho Peng-Yoke.
4 sheets; Paper. |
11 Mar. 1958–20 Mar. 1958 |
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19
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Correspondence with Ho Peng-Yoke in Cambridge about his work on the 'Tshan Thung Chhi [??? / Can Tong Qi]' and other matters. The letters reflect the fact that the correspondence took place during Joseph Needham's 1958 tour of Ceylon, Singapore, Thailand and China. The correspondence comprises 9 letters from Ho; copies of 3 letters from Needham to Ho; copy of 1 letter from Needham to Prof. A. Oppenheim of the University of Malaya, Singapore, about Ho's work. Other matters discussed include sources of Japanese and Korean astronomical records in Cambridge University Library; useful people to meet in Singapore; Ho's plans for further study in England; Taoist alchemical texts; Tun Huang [?? / Dun Huang] manuscripts; «?????» [San Shih Liu Shui Fa / San Shi Liu Shui Fa].
Creator: Ho Peng-Yoke; Needham, Joseph.
16 sheets; Paper. |
17 Mar. 1958–1 July 1958 |
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20
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Letter from W. A. Smeaton of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the publication of the journal 'Ambix' and membership.
Creator: Smeaton, W. A.
2 sheets; Paper. |
23 Sep. 1958 |
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21
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Letter from Ariane Rump of Zurich, Switzerland, asking for advice on a Chinese alchemical text suitable for a Ph.D. thesis, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of Joseph Needham's reply; further letter from Rump to Ho Peng-Yoke; related notes.
Creator: Rump, Ariane; Needham, Joseph.
6 sheets; Paper. |
1 Sep. 1958–9 Nov. 1958 |
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22
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Tshao Thien-Chhin [??? / Cao Tianqin] about his notes on the 'Tao Tsang [?? / Dao Zang]' alchemical texts.
1 document; Paper. |
16 Sep. 1958 |
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23
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Bernard Cohen of Harvard University, Massachusetts, U.S.A., offering two papers on the history of Chinese alchemy and chemistry for publication in 'Isis', and Cohen's reply.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Cohen, Bernard.
2 sheets; Paper. |
16 Sep. 1958–7 Nov. 1958 |
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24
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Editor of 'Chymia', University of Pennsylvania Press, U.S.A., offering papers prepared by Ho Peng-Yoke on the history of Chinese alchemy and chemistry for publication, and related documents. The related documents comprise a reply from Harry M. Leicester of 'Chymia'; leaflet advertising 'Chymia'.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Leicester, Harry M.
3 sheets; Paper. |
16 Sep. 1958–13 Oct. 1958 |
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25
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Change of address notice for the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Sep. 1958 |
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26
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, about a suitable title for Partington's 'History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder', and Partington's reply.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Partington, J. R.
3 sheets; Paper. |
18 Jan. 1959–21 Jan. 1959 |
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27
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Correspondence with Dr. R. S. Kahn of the Chemical Society, London, about the the Society's desire to publish an article on 'Chemistry in China Today'. The correspondence comprises 3 letters from Kahn; copies of 2 letters from Needham. Needham explains that he is not qualified to write such and article and suggests that an article might be sought from Academia Sinica in China. The documents therefore also include a copy of a letter from Needham to H. E. Dr. Huan Hsiang of the Chinese Embassy, London, making this suggestion; Huan's reply stating that he will write to Academia Sinica.
Creator: Kahn, R. S.; Needham, Joseph; Huan Hsiang.
7 sheets; Paper. |
20 Nov. 1958–28 Jan. 1959 |
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28
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Leaflet advertising 'Chymia, Annual Studies in the History of Chemistry', (University of Pennsylvania Press) edited by Tenny L. Davis.
1 document; Paper. |
1948 |
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29
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Correspondence with Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry about the publication of a Joseph Needham paper in 'Ambix'. The correspondence comprises 7 letters from Geoghegan; copies of 5 letters from Needham. The paper eventually published was 'The Laboratory Equipment of the Early Mediaeval Chinese Alchemists'.
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond; Needham, Joseph.
14 sheets; Paper. |
20 June 1957–23 Mar. 1959 |
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30
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Two letters from Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, advising that he has made notes on papers left with him by Joseph Needham.
Creator: Partington, J. R.
2 sheets; Paper. |
28 Feb. 1959–4 Mar. 1959 |
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31
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. E. J. Holmyard of Clevedon, Somerset, asking questions relating to Holmyard's book on the history of alchemy, and Holmyard's reply. Specific matters discussed include the history of distillation; the 'bot bar bot', a piece of Syriac apparatus; the 'Kerotakis' apparatus of Greek alchemists; the history of the preparation of nitric acid.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Holmyard, E. J.
4 sheets; Paper. |
5 Mar. 1959–21 Mar. 1959 |
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32
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Postcard from Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the publication of papers in 'Ambix'.
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond.
1 document; Paper. |
4 Apr. 1959 |
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33
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Letter from Chhen Kuo-Fu [??? / Chen Guofu] of the Department of Organic Chemical Technology, Tsientsin University, China, about the differences between Nei Tan [??/ Nei Dan] and Wai Tan [?? / Wai Dan] and other matters, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of Joseph Needham's reply; typed list of points on the letter prepared by Ho Peng-Yoke. Other matters discussed include Chinese alchemical texts.
Creator: Chhen Kuo-Fu; Needham, Joseph; Ho Peng-Yoke.
6 sheets; Paper. |
2 May 1959–25 May 1959 |
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34
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Letter from Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the galley proofs for Joseph Needham's paper on 'The Laboratory Equipment of the Early Mediaeval Chinese Alchemists'. The documents also include a copy of Needham's reply; 2 further letters from Geoghegan.
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
2 June 1959–23 Sep. 1959 |
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35
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Letter from Tshao Thien-Chhin [??? / Cao Tianqin] of the Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry, Academia Sinica, China, to Dorothy and Joseph Needham about notes on Chinese alchemical texts left for Joseph Needham in Cambridge. The letter discusses the necessity for Tshao to end his 'excursion into the realm of alchemy' due to the Great Leap Forward; «?????» [San Shih Liu Shui Fa / San Shi Liu Shui Fa]; a trip to the Soviet Union; his wife and child.
Creator: Tshao Thien-Chhin.
2 sheets; Paper. |
14 Oct. 1958 |
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36
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Letter from M. A. Holmyard of Clevedon, Somerset, about the death of his father, Dr. E. J. Holmyard, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Needham states that 'your father was indeed unique in theis country in his knowledge of Arabic science, especially chemistry.
Creator: Holmyard, M. A.; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
15 Oct. 1959–22 Oct. 1959 |
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37
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Change of address notice for the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry.
1 document; Paper. |
1 Oct. 1959 |
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38
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Correspondence with Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, abuot the galley proofs for Joseph Needham's paper on 'An Early Mediaeval Chinese Alchemical Text on Aqueous Solutions'. The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Geoghegan; copy of 1 letter from Needham. The letters also discuss the death of Dr. E. J. Holmyard and the fate of his library. (See SCC2/229/36).
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
23 Oct. 1959–17 Nov. 1959 |
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39
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Correspondence with Miss M. I. Martin, Journal Secretary of the Warburg Institute, London, about the puiblication of Joseph Needham and Ho Peng-Yoke's paper on 'Theories of Categories of Early Mediaeval Chinese Alchemy'. The documents comprise copies of 3 letters from Needham; 2 letters and 2 notes from Martin; letter from J B Frapp of the Warburg Institute, about the publication.
Creator: Martin, M. I.; Needham, Joseph; Frapp, J. B.
9 sheets; Paper. |
16 Sep. 1958–24 Nov. 1959 |
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40
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Letter from Dr. Henry M. Leicester, Editor of 'Chymia, Annual Studies in the History of Chemistry', University of Pennsylvania Press, U.S.A., asking for a contribution from Joseph Needham, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Leicester; Henry M.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
12 Nov. 1959–8 Dec. 1959 |
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41
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Letter from M. A. Holmyard of Kensington, London, about the library of his late father, Dr. E. J. Holmyard, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Holmyard, M. A.; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
19 Nov. 1959–8 Dec. 1959 |
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42
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Letter from Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the proofs of Joseph Needham's paper on 'Aqueous Solutions'.
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond.
1 document; Paper. |
21 Dec. 1959 |
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43
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Letter from W. A. Smeaton of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, originally accompanying an invoice for offprints of a Joseph Needham paper.
Creator: Smeaton, W. A.
1 document; Paper. |
22 Jan. 1960 |
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44
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Correspondence with Desmond Geoghegan of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry about the work of H. E. Stapleton and Stapleton's comments on Joseph Needham's 'Aqueous Solutions' paper. The related documents comprise 2 letters and and 1 postcard from Geoghegan; copy of 1 letter from Needham.
Creator: Geoghegan, Desmond; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
20 Feb. 1960–25 Apr. 1960 |
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45
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Letter from W. A. Smeaton of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the publication of 'Ambix'.
Creator: Smeaton, W. A.
1 document; Paper. |
1960 |
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46
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Letter from Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, thanking Joseph Needham for offprints.
Creator: Partington, J. R.
1 document; Paper. |
30 Sep. 1960 |
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47
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Letter from Robert van Gulik of the Royal Netherlands Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, about the 'Tshan Thung Chhi [??? / Can Tong Qi]', by Wei Po-Yang [??? / Wei Boyang], (142 A.D.) and other matters, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Other matters discussed include Ho Peng-Yoke; van Gulik's career.
Creator: Gulik, Robert van; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
28 Sep. 1960–14 Oct. 1960 |
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48
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Letter from R. Slack [?] of the Research Group, May & Baker Ltd, Dagenham, Essex, about Kekulé.
Creator: Slack, R.
1 document; Paper. |
1 June 1961 |
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49
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Correspondence with W. A. Smeaton of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about Joseph Needham's subscription to 'Ambix'.
Creator: Smeaton, W. A.; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
16 Oct. 1961–18 Oct. 1961 |
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50
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Correspondence with Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, about the Chinese section of his work on the 'History of Chemistry'. The documents comprise 2 letters from Partington; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham; brief notes by Needham.
Creator: Partington, J. R.; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
11 Oct. 1962–20 Oct. 1962 |
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51
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Letter from Dr. B. A. van Proosdij of 'Janus' the 'Revue Internationale de l'histoire des Sciences, de la Médicine, de la Pharmacie et de la Technique' about the publication of a Joseph Needham article on 'Elixir Poisoning in Mediaeval China'. The article was written with Ho Peng-Yoke. The documents also incude a copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Proosdij, B. A.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
11 Aug. 1959–21 Aug. 1959 |
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52
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Letter from Herbert S. Klickstein of the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, U.S.A., asking for support for the nomination of Dr. Martin Levey of Yale University, U.S.A., for a Dexter Award for the History of Chemistry, and related documents. The related documents comprise a list of Levey's publications; copy of Joseph Needham's letter of support sent to Sidney M. Edelstein of the Dexter Chemical Corporation.
Creator: Kilickstein, Herbert S.; Needham, Joseph.
10 sheets; Paper. |
11 Jan. 1963-Jan. 1963 |
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53
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Letter from June Toulmin of the Nuffield Foundation, London, asking for a source for an Arabic picture showing the relationship between the cosmos and metals.
Creator: Toulmin, June.
1 document; Paper. |
16 May 1963 |
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54
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Letter from Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, advising Joseph Needham that he is leaving Cambridge to live near relatives in Cheshire, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Partington, J. R.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
7 Dec. 1964–26 Dec. 1964 |
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55
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Letter from Dr. Friedrich Litsch of Kyoto University Japan, asking for advise for a thesis on the history of alchemy, and related documents. Litsch asks specifically about the texts which should be studied for the history of alchemy during the the Thang and Sung; the exchange of information between China and the Hellenistic-Arab tradition; the amount of work done on the 'Tshan Thung Chhi [??? / Can Tong Qi]'; the religious or philosophical significance of scientific categories for Taoism; the influence of number-mysticism on the charms or talismans mentioned in the 'Pao Phu Tzu [??? / Bao Pu Zi]' and 'Tshan Thung Chhi [??? / Can Tong Qi] literature. . The related documents comprise a copy of a reply from Ho Peng-Yoke on behalf of Joseph Needham; letter from Ho to Needham originally accompanying the copy reply; Needham's notes from a visit by Litsch, 12 July 1965.
Creator: Litsch, Friedrich; Needham, Joseph; Ho Peng-Yoke.
6 sheets; Paper. |
22 Oct. 1963–12 July 1965 |
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56
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Letter from Anna Nelson of the M.I.T. Press, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A., about the possible paperback publication of a book by Li Chhiao-Phing [??? / Li Qiaoping] entitled 'The Chemical Arts of Old China'. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Nelson, Anna; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
22 Mar. 1966–2 Apr. 1966 |
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57
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Part of a Christmas Card from Mrs Ruth Speyer, daughter of the late Dr. James Riddick Partington, about a note written by Joseph Needham on her father and published in 'The Times', and related documents. The related documents include a copy of Needham's reply; cutting of a newspaper report entitled 'Chemistry Through the Ages' describing how Partington's library had been bequesthed to Manchester University.
Creator: Speyer, Ruth; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
Dec. 1965–18 Jan. 1965 |
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58
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Notice from the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry of the death of the Society's chairman, Prof. Douglas McKie. Attached to the notice is a copy of the Society's 'Constitution and Rules'.
Creator: McKie, Douglas.
2 sheets; Paper. |
28 Aug. 1967 |
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59
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Letter from M. H. Catterick of W. Heffer & Sons Ltd., Cambridge, advising Joseph Needham that they are trying to find a copy of Stephen Corrin's 'The Forge and the Crucible', (University of Chicago Press, 1979).
Creator: Catterick, M. H.
1 document; Paper. |
8 Oct. 1968 |
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60
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Letter from Viviane Alleton of the école Pratiques des Hautes études, Paris, France, about problems in the translation of Chinese scientific and technical terms. Joseph Needham has made notes on the letter, probably on the occasion of a visit by Alleton.
Creator: Alleton, Viviane; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
16 May 1967 |
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61
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Letter from Frank Greenaway of the Science Museum, London, advising that he has sent a copy of his dissertation on 'Studies in the Early History of Analytical Chemistry'.
Creator: Greenaway, Frank.
1 document; Paper. |
20 Apr. 1968 |
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62
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. I. Gershevitch of Cambridge, about sources on the development of distillation apparatus.
1 document; Paper. |
10 Nov. 1969 |
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63
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Three letters from Allen G. Debus of the University of Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., about contributions to a 'Festscrift' for Walter Pagel. The documents also include lists of contributors with titles of papers.
Creator: Debus, Allen G.
5 sheets; Paper. |
27 May 1969–13 Oct. 1969 |
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64
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Correspondence with Ho Peng-Yoke about progress on 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5'. The correpondence comprises copies of 2 letters from Needham; part of 1 letter from Ho.
Creator: Ho Peng-Yoke; Needham, Joseph.
9 sheets; Paper. |
2 Dec. 1968–9 Jan. 1969 |
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65
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Letter from Dr. Maria Luisa Bonelli of the Instituto E Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, Italy, asking for Joseph Needham's contribution to a special number of 'Physis' dedicated to Prof. Giovanni Polvani.
Creator: Bonelli, Maria Luisa.
2 sheets; Paper. |
20 Dec. 1968–1 Jan. 1969 |
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66
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Ho Peng-Yoke's report of a 'Research Project on Chinese Science in progress in Kuala Lumpur'.
Creator: Ho Peng-Yoke.
1 document; Paper. |
1969–1970 |
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67
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Letter from Michel Strickmann in Bruges, Belgium, about a visit to see Joseph Needham in Cambridge and his work plans. Strickmann's plans include work on Thao Hung-Ching [??? / Dao Hongjing] and the 'Chen Kao [?? / Zhen Gao].
Creator: Strickmann, Michel.
2 sheets; Paper. |
20 Feb. 1970 |
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68
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Correspondence with Prof. Li Chiao-Ping [??? / Li Qiaoping] in Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A., about the publication of Chinese resumés of some of the chapters of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and other matters. The correspondence comprises 4 letters from Li; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham. . Other matters discussed include Li's family life; progress with the 'Science and Civilisation in China' project; the translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' into Chinese. . The documents also include cuttings of resumés prepared by Li and published in the 'Central Daily News', Taipei, Taiwan.
Creator: Li Chiao-Ping; Needham, Joseph.
13 sheets; Paper. |
14 Dec. 1969 |
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69
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Five letters from Chin F. Foo-Kune of the National Lending Library for Science and Technology, Boston Spa, Yorkshire, about the procurement of various articles from Chinese journals, and related documents. The related documents comprise typed 'Notes on Photocopy Procedure' for the Library; notes by Joseph Needham; lists of contents for «??» [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue] Volume 10 , Numbers 9-12; letter from Léon Thomas of the Faculté des Lettres et Science Humaines, University of Lyon, France, about issues of «??» [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue]; copy of a letter to Foo-Kune from Arlee May of the New England Regional Medical Library Service about copies of «??» [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue]; copy of a letter from Foo-Kune to Mao Chin of the National Library of Peking requesting issues of «??» [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue].
Creator: Foo-Kune, Chin F.; Needham, Joseph; Thomas, Léon; May, Arlee.
22 sheets; Paper. |
24 Oct. 1969–15 Apr. 1970 |
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70
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Letter from Kenneth Gardner of The Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, British Museum, about holdings of the periodical «??» [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue].
Creator: Gardner, Kenneth.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1969 |
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71
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to B. W. Kerrigan of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, London, about copies of papers from the 'Mining and Scientific Press', and related documents. The related documents comprise 2 completed 'Science Museum Library Photostat Service' request slips for the papers.
3 sheets; Paper. |
7 Nov. 1969–4 Dec. 1969 |
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72
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Librarian of the Geological Museum, London, requesting copies of papers from 'Memoirs of the Chinese Geological Survey' and the 'Bulletin of Chinese Geological Survey', and related notes.
2 sheets; Paper. |
9 Dec. 1969 |
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73
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Letter from Mrs A. M. Tyler of the Geological Society of London, about a copy of a paper by Chang Hung-Chao entitled 'Metals and minerals as treated in Laufer's 'Sino-Iranica', translated with commentaries, (1925).
Creator: Tyler, A. M.
1 document; Paper. |
2 Jan. 1970 |
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74
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Letter from Bodil Munk of Danmarks Tekniske Bibliotek, Copenhagen, Denmark, about photocopies of articles from periodicals.
Creator: Munk, Bodil.
1 document; Paper. |
29 Dec. 1969 |
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75
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Letter from John Lust of the School of African and Oriental Studies, London, thanking Joseph Needham for presenting a copy of the 'Chu-Lu' to the School's library.
Creator: Lust, John.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1969 |
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76
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'A Revised List of Contributions to the Festschrift in Honor of Walter Pagel'.
1 document; Paper. |
22 May 1970 |
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77
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Letter from W. B. Ankers of the University of Kent at Canterbury, inviting Joseph Needham to give a lecture to the University's Chemicial Society, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Ankers, W. B.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
19 June 1970–30 June 1970 |
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78
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Letter from Walter Pagel in London, about cupellation and alchemy and other matters. Other matters discussed include the History of Science Lecture Committee of the 1930s; health of Lu Gwei-Djen; his work on Joh. Baptista Van Helmont.
Creator: Pagel, Walter.
1 document; Paper. |
3 Oct. 1969 |
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79
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Librarie Adrien Maisonneuve, Paris, requesting a copy of K. M. Schipper's 'Concordance du Pao-p'ou-tseu nei-p'ien'.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Mar. 1970 |
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80
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Correspondence with B. Vazquez of Ampleforth College, York, about ambergris in China. The documents comprise 2 letters from Vazquez; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Vazquez, B.; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
11 May 1970–13 May 1970 |
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81
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Prof. Yamada Kentaro, about his studies on incense, spices, perfumes and aromatics.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Mar. 1970 |
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82
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Two letters from Lien-Chu [???? / Liang Chung Lien-Chu / Liang Zhong Lianzhu?] in London, about writing Chinese characters for Joseph Needham's work, and related document. The related document is a note from Wei-Yao, providing Lien-Chu's contact details.
Creator: Liang Chung Lien-Chu; Wei-Yao.
3 sheets; Paper. |
8 Oct. 1970–7 Mar. 1970 |
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83
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Letter from N. Bonetti of 'Scientia', Milan, Italy, asking Joseph Needham to contribute an article, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Bonetti, N.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
7 Oct. 1970–3 Nov. 1970 |
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84
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Librarian of the Royal Society of Medicine, requesting copies of various books.
1 document; Paper. |
20 Apr. 1971 |
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85
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Letter from Harry Sheppard in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, about J. R. Partington's 'History of Chemistry' and other matters. Other matters discussed include the Chair in the History of Sience at University College London; the identity of the Cambridge don whom Rupert Brooke's mother marries around the time of the First World War'.
Creator: Sheppard, Harry.
2 sheets; Paper. |
30 Mar. 1971 |
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86
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Letter from R. B. Serjeant of the Middle East Centre, University of Cambridge, forwarding a letter from R. F. Razook about editing works on Arabic alchemy, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Serjeant, R. B.; Razook, R. F.; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
8 June 1971–23 June 1971 |
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87
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Letter from Eikoh Shimao of Hyogo, Japan, requesting copies of Chinese works on the history of chemistry, and related document. The related document is a photocopy of a letter from C. F. Foo-Kune of the National Lending Library, Boston-Spa, Yorkshire, and a photocopy of a letter from John Lust of the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, stating that they do not have copies of the required works.
Creator: Eikoh Shimao; Foo-Kune, C. F.; Lust, John.
2 sheets; Paper. |
24 July 1971–9 Nov. 1971 |
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88
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Letter from V. Hofau [?] of Montabaur, Germany, about the use of lead in China for stimulating purposes.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Feb. 1971 |
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89
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Letter from Walter Pagel in London, about Paracelsus and other matters.
Creator: Pagel, Walter.
1 document; Paper. |
16 July 1972 |
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90
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Letter from Allen Debus of the Institute for Advanced Study, Printon, New Jersey, U.S.A., about his work 'Chemical Philosophy'.
Creator: Debus, Allen.
1 document; Paper. |
13 Jan. 1973 |
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91
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Letter from Jim Charles of the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science, University of Cambridge, about archaeological metallurgy, and related document. The related document comprises a list of papers by Charles.
Creator: Charles, Jim.
3 sheets; Paper. |
23 Jan. 1974 |
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92
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Letter from Dr. Mikulas Teich at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, accompanying a copy of a letter from Prof. Cyril Stanley Smith of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A., commenting on Teich's paper on amalgamation.
Creator: Teich, Mikulas; Smith, Cyril Stanley.
3 sheets; Paper. |
31 May 1794–4 June 1794 |
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93
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Correspondence with Prof. Chhen Kuo-Fu [??? / Chen Guofu] of Tientsin University, China, about his work on the 'Tao Tsang [?? / Dao Zang]' and other matters. The corresponence comprises 3 letters from Chhen; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham. The documents also include a copy of a letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press to Chhen, advising that he has sent him a copy of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 2'. Other matters discussed include the progress of the 'Science and Civilisation in China' project.
Creator: Chhen Kuo-Fu; Needham, Joseph; Burbidge, Peter.
7 sheets; Paper. |
19 Jan. 1974–19 Apr. 1975 |
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94
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Letter from C. D. Bradbrook of May & Baker Ltd, Dagenham, Essex, responding to a request by Joseph Needham for copies of charts of the periodic table, and advertisement for the chart.
Creator: Bradbrook, C. D.
2 sheets; Paper. |
29 May 1969 |
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95
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Letter from Dr. Mikulas Teich at the University of East Anglia, about the publication of his paper on the amalgamation process, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter to Teich from Melvin Kranzberg of the American Society for the History of Technology, commenting on the paper.
Creator: Teich, Mikulas; Kranzberg, Melvin.
4 sheets; Paper. |
24 Sep. 1974–3 Oct. 1974 |
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96
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Three notices prepared by Gerrylynn K Roberts of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, about the establishment of the 'Partington Prize', the proposed change of name for the Society and a forthcoming meeting.
Creator: Roberts, Gerrylyn K.
3 sheets; Paper. |
1974–1975 |
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97
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Letter from Alison Condert of London, about the inclusion of Chinese alchemical texts in an anthology of alchemical writings, and related documents. The related documents comprise a list of texts to be included in the anothology; copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Condert, Alison; Needham, Joseph.
6 sheets; Paper. |
30 July 1974–17 Oct. 1974 |
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98
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Letter from Catherine Scholten on Tamarack Press, New York, U.S.A., about a new magazine entitled 'Parabola' and attached description of the magazine.
Creator: Scholten, Catherine.
3 sheets; Paper. |
11 Nov. 1974 |
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99
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Notice of the inaugural meeting of the Historical Chemistry Group of the Chemical Society.
1 document; Paper. |
1974 |
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100
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Letter from [?] Rutgers [?] of the University of Ghent, Belgium, about the idea of cosmos and knowledge of the laws of physics and astronomy.
1 document; Paper. |
19 Mar. 1975 |
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101
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Correspondence with B. V. Subbarayappa of the Indian National Science Academy, about a seminar to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of the borth of Aryabhata I and other matters. The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Subbarayappa; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham; letter from P. J. Boag of the British Council to Needham, introducing Subbarayappa. Other matters discussed include a visit by Subbarayappa to Cambridge.
Creator: Subbarayappa, B. V.; Needham, Joseph; Boag, P. J.
5 sheets; Paper. |
29 Nov. 1975–1 Feb. 1976 |
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102
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Manager of N. V. Drukkerij D. Reidel, Dordrecht, Holland, requesting a copy of a table of symbols for the chemistry of the 18th century, and related documents. The related documents comprise a reply from Miss J. L. Carli; notes.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Carli, J. L.
3 sheets; Paper. |
27 Oct. 1972–2 Nov. 1972 |
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103
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Letter from Yien Yee Wang [??? / Wang Ying-Ju / Wang Yingru] in Tokyo, Japan, about his book 'Truth of healthy life'.
Creator: Yien Yee Wang.
1 document; Paper. |
29 Feb. 1972 |
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104
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Letter from Joseph Needham to the School of Oriental and African Studies Library, requesting a copy of a paper by S. Mahdihassan entitled 'Cultural Words of Chinese Origin; gaba, aba, diba, kimkhwab', and note of reply.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Apr. 1971 |
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105
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Correspondence relating to the publication of a Festschrift for Walter Pagel. The documents comprise a 2 letters from Allen G. Debus of the University of Chicago, U.S.A.; 'Table of Contents' for the work; letter from Neale W. Watson of Science History Publications, New York City, U.S.A.
Creator: Debus, Allen G.; Watson, Neale W.
7 sheets; Paper. |
19 Apr. 1971–24 Oct. 1972 |
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106
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Letter from B. M. Kedrov of Moscow, Soviet Union, about the publication of a series of papers on the history of science and technology in Japan. The documents also include an English translation of the letter.
Creator: Kedrov, B. M.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1972 |
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107
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Letter from Andrzej Biernacki of the Polish Academy of Science, thanking Joseph Needham for a copy of his paper on elixirs.
Creator: Biernacki, Andrzej.
1 document; Paper. |
24 Aug. 1976 |
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108
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Letter from Robert P. Multhauf, Editor of 'Isis', about his work on the history of common salt, saltpeter and nitrates.
Creator: Multhauf, Robert P.
1 document; Paper. |
12 Nov. 1976 |
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109
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Letter from A. R. Butler to Philippa Hawking of the East Asian History of Science Library, Cambridge, about the experiments of getting cinnabar into aqueous solution, and copy of Hawking's reply. The letters refer to the «?????» [San Shih Liu Shui Fa / San Shi Liu Shui Fa].
Creator: Butler, A. R.; Hawking, Philippa.
2 sheets; Paper. |
19 Apr. 1978 |
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110
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Letter from Dr. Chiao Ping Li [??? / Li Chiao-Ping / Li Qiaoping] in Iowa City, U.S.A. about his book on the 'History of Chemistry in China' and other matters, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Li Chiao-Ping; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
11 July 1979–29 Feb. 1980 |
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111
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Letter from ??? [Chhen Kuo-Fu / Chen Guofu] Tientsin University, China, inviting Joseph Needham to visit him.
Creator: Chhen Kuo-Fu.
2 sheets; Paper. |
30 July 1980 |
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112
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Letter from ?? [Heng Ti / Heng Di] of Shanghai, China, about his study of the history of Taoist ideas and other matters, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Other matters discussed include Heng's work on genetics; Needham's 80th birthday.
Creator: Heng Ti; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
24 Aug. 1980 |
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113
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Letter from Dr. David Davis in Bath, Avon, about the establishment of a base in Cambridge for the study of longevitity, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Davis, David; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
28 Oct. 1980–27 Nov. 1980 |
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114
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Letter from Mrs Vijaya Deshpande of Chandigarh, India, about her work on the transmission of scientific ideas and techniques between India and China, and copy of a reply from Gregory Blue on behalf of Joseph Needham.
Creator: Deshpande, Vijaya; Blue, Gregory.
2 sheets; Paper. |
15 Nov. 1983–16 Dec. 1983 |
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115
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:etter from Harry Sheppard of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, about a Symposium on European Alchemy and other matters. The documents also include a copy of the Symposium timetable.
Creator: Sheppard, Harry.
2 sheets; Paper. |
17 Apr. 1984 |
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116
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Letter from Michael Carmichael of Oxford, about his work on an historical reinterpretation of alchemy, and related documents. The related documents comprise a postcard from Carmichael; Joseph Needham notes made during a visit by Carmichael.
Creator: Carmichael, Michael; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
28 Nov. 1985–15 July 1986 |
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117
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Ms. Masha Wasson, offering condolences following the death of Dr. R. Gordon Wasson.
1 document; Paper. |
10 Feb. 1987 |
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118
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Letter from David M. Davis of Bath, Avon, about gerontology, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter from Sir John Butterfield, Professor of Physic, University of Cambridge, to Davies, providing information on the Cambridge Chair of Clinical Gerontology; copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Davis, David M.; Butterfield, John; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
4 Feb. 1987–16 Mar. 1987 |
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119
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Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper. |
1970 |
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