| Title |
Acupuncture: Correspondence |
| Reference |
SCC2/290 |
| Covering Dates |
16 Feb. 1955–19 Oct. 1991 |
| Extent and Medium |
Paper |
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| Index Terms |
| Medical Sciences |
| Needham/NRI2/SCC2/290 contains: |
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Letter from J. A. Alexander, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Rome, Italy, offering to collaborate with sections of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and copy of Joseph Needham's letter of reply. Alexander exaplins that he 'left China at About the time you arrived, having spent eight months as a prisoner-of-war in Japanese hands and being exchanged in August 1942'. The letter specifically offers the help of Dr. Norbert Galatzer, a friend of Alexander, who learnt acupuncture during many years in China.
Creator: Alexander, J. A.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
16 Feb. 1955–20 Feb. 1955 |
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2
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Letter from Dr. A. S. Playfair of Cambridge, about a prescription for Joseph Needham's ear complaint and an article on acupuncture [?] which will cause 'anger and approval, irritation and aplause'.
Creator: Playfair, A. S.
1 document; Paper. |
14 Oct. 1958 |
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3
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Letter from Julian Fane of Colchester, Essex, to Lu Gwei-Djen, about the balance between civilisation and nature, and related documents. Fane expressees his views of the artificial problems created as man has evolved from the jungle life. He also refers Lu to work by Dr. Michael Ash of Enfield, Middlesex. The related documents comprise a letter from Ash about the development of an objective means of measuring 'Qi'; typed notes by Ash about work to prevent mutations such as cancer due to ionisation of tissue chemicals by incorporated radioactive material; typed notes by Ash, describing the use of algae to remove radio-active mineral from water.
Creator: Fane, Julian; Ash, Michael.
4 sheets; Paper. |
8 Aug. 1962–27 Nov. 1962 |
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4
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Letter from David Maxwell of Edinburgh, to Lu Gwei-Djen, asking for information on acupuncture.
Creator: Maxwell, David.
1 document; Paper. |
8 Aug. 1963 |
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5
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Letter from John Davy of 'The Observer' about the Korean 'Kyonghan system', and related document. The related document is a letter from Davy's secretary about a relevant news item.
Creator: Davy, John.
2 sheets; Paper. |
14 Dec. 1963–25 Jan. 1964 |
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6
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Letter from Eleanor Zaimis of the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, advising Joseph Needham of a symposium on 'Tissue and Nerve-Promoting Factors', and related document. The symposium is by Prof. R. Levi-Montalcini and Prof D. Newth. The related document is a summary of Levi-Montalcini's work.
Creator: Zaimis, Eleanor.
3 sheets; Paper. |
Nov. 1964 |
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7
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Postcard from Martin Rosedale of London, to Lu Gwei-Djen, requesting information on the 'Kynungrak System', and copy of Lu's reply.
Creator: Rosedale, Martin; Lu Gwei-Djen.
2 sheets; Paper. |
8 Apr. 1964–13 Apr. 1964 |
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8
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Letter from Holland Roberts of the American Russian Institute, San Francisco, California, U.S.A., referring Joseph Needham to a book by Kim Bong Han, 'On the Kyungrak System', and related document. Roberts explains how he wants 5 copies of the book, but correspondence is not allowed with North Korea. The related document is a copy of a letter from Needham to Kim at the National Academy of Sciences, Pyingyang, North Korea, requesting a copy of his book. Needham has marked the letter '6 copies recd. 20 Jul 65, 5 sent to Holland Roberts'.
Creator: Roberts, Holland; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
10 Dec. 1964–23 Feb. 1965 |
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9
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Letter from Donald M. Bluestone of Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A., asking for information on historical studies on acupuncture in Western langauges, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Bluestone, Donald M.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
9 Dec. 1965–20 Dec. 1965 |
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10
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Letter from Dr. Frederick G. Scovel of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, about his interest in traditional Chinese medicine, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Scovel explains that he 'was a medical missionary in China from 1930 to 1951 and during that time became very much interested in these old drugs and acupuncture'.
Creator: Scovel, Frederick G.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
10 June 1966–26 June 1966 |
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11
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Letter from Frank M. Thirkell, of Amhurst Hill Farm, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, about the possibility of using acupuncture to treat 'cramp' in sheep.
Creator: Thirkell, Frank M.
2 sheets; Paper. |
8 Apr. 1966–18 Apr. 1966 |
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12
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Letter from Dr. B. W. Perlow of London, about his work in the field of acupuncture and the progress of the National Acupuncture Society , and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Perlow, B. W.; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
30 Mar. 1966–18 Apr. 1966 |
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13
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Letter from Gerald Lever of Enfield, Middlesex, about his acupuncture practice, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Lever, Gerald; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
2 Apr. 1966–18 Apr. 1966 |
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14
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Letter from Dr. Michael Ash of Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, giving his views of the mechanism of acupuncture, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Ash, Michael; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
29 Mar. 1966–18 Apr. 1966 |
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15
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Heineman Medical Books, London, requesting a copy of Dr. Felix Mann's 'Atlas of Acupuncture; Points and Meridians in Relation to Surface Anatomy'.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1967 |
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16
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Buchhandlung Karl F. Haug, Ulm-an-der-Donau, Germany, requesting copies of works on acpuncture by Dr. E. W. Stiefvater.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1967 |
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17
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Maison d'édition Jacques Lafitte, Paris, France, requesting a copy of a book by G. Soulié de Mourant entitled 'L'Acuponcture Chinoise', and copy of a letter of reply.
2 sheets; Paper. |
9 Nov. 1967 |
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18
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Buchhandlung Rothacker am Steinplatz, Berlin, Germany, requesting a copy of a book by Dr. F. Hübotter, entitled 'Chia I Ching'.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1967 |
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19
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Letter from Dr. C. Goldwater of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, about alleged discovery of an anatomical basis for acucpuncture by Kim Bongham of Pyongyang, North Korea.
Creator: Goldwater, C.
2 sheets; Paper. |
17 Dec. 1971–7 Jan. 1972 |
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20
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Letter from J. Ralph Walley of London, about Joseph Needhams' views on acupuncture.
Creator: Walley, J. Ralph.
1 document; Paper. |
30 May 1972 |
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21
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Letter from Debbie Morgan of Berlin, New Jersey, U.S.A., asking for information on acupuncture.
Creator: Morgan, Debbie.
1 document; Paper. |
13 Apr. 1972 |
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22
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Letter from I. Groupp of Venice, California, U.S.A., about his wife's experience of acupuncture treatment for neuralgia, and other matters. Other matters mentionned by Groupp, include his study of Chinese; the 'I Ching'; his work in set design.
Creator: Groupp, I.
4 sheets; Paper. |
30 Apr. 1972 |
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23
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Letter from Elizabeth Ferris of London, asking for help to fulfill her wish to study acupuncture in China.
Creator: Ferris, Elizabeth.
2 sheets; Paper. |
2 July 1972 |
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24
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Letter from Prof. Peter Lisowski of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, describing a visit to China. Lisowski describes China as 'an educational institution where everybody is learning and continuing to learn through his life'. He mentions the 'vast mechanization of the countryside' and the 'transformation of the unskilled peasant into a skilled worker'. He also lists Chinese academics who wished to be remembered to Joseph Needham and mentions work on acupuncture by Dr. Janet Plummer.
Creator: Lisowski, Peter.
3 sheets; Paper. |
23 June 1973 |
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25
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Letter from David Bowsher of the Department of Anatomy, University of Liverpool, thanking Joseph Needham for hospitality whilst in Cambridge.
Creator: Bowsher, David.
1 document; Paper. |
9 July 1973 |
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26
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Letter from Dr. William M. Edwards of the Department of Health, Welfare and Rehabilitation, Nevada, U.S.A., about the licensing of practitioners of Chinese medicine in Nevada, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter sent to enquirers about acupuncture treatment, before a law was passed to legalise Chinese medicine; photocopy of a newspaper article entitled 'Quality Acupuncturists Set as Nevada's Goal'; copies of 2 letters sent to people enquiring about the licensing of acupuncturists in the State; photocopy of newspaper articles entitled 'Acupuncture: O'Callaghan Appoints Nevada Advisory Committee' and 'Chinese Medicine Board Seeks Emergency Funding'; photocopy of the Nevada law on Chinese medicine, 'Senate Bill No. 448'.
Creator: Edwards, William M.
12 sheets; Paper. |
16 Aug. 1973–27 Sep. 1973 |
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27
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Letter from Brendan J. Carroll of Wirral, Cheshire, asking for Joseph Needham's opinion on the use of acupuncture as a treatment for deafness, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of Needham's reply; copy of a letter from Allan B. Hayhurst of the British Deaf Association to Dorothy Needham, thanking her for a donation and asking to see Joseph Needham's notes on acupuncture treatment in Peking.
Creator: Carroll, Brendan J.; Needham, Joseph; Hayhurst, Allan B.
4 sheets; Paper. |
23 Nov. 1973–1 Dec. 1973 |
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28
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Letter from Marcus McCausland of Health for a New Age, London, an organisation concerned with investigating aspects of traditional healing in various parts of the world. The letter explains the aims of the organisation and is accompanied by a 'Newsletter' and leaflet giving more information.
Creator: McCausland, Marcus.
6 sheets; Paper. |
July 1973–24 Oct. 1973 |
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29
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Letter from Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Price of Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Creator: Price, Harry B.
1 document; Paper. |
17 Jan. 1974 |
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30
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Letter from Prof. F. Peter Lisowski of the Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, about publications on Chinese medicine. Lisowski also thanks Joseph Needham for a recent series of lectures given in Hong Kong.
Creator: Lisowski, F. Peter.
1 document; Paper. |
4 June 1974 |
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31
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Letter from Wei Ling-Yün of Taipei, Taiwan, asking for Joseph Needham's opinion on his paper, «?????» [Chen Chiu Ho Kho Hsueh / Zhen Jiu He Ke Xue]. The letter originally accompanied a copy of the paper.
Creator: Wei Ling-Yün.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Apr. 1974–23 Apr. 1974 |
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32
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Letter from David Bowsher of the Department of Anatomy, University of Liverpool, about a late 19th or early 20th-century Chinese book on acupuncture. Bowsher explains that the book is in the possession of Dr. Wheeler of Marlborough, Wiltshire and that 'He would be very happy for me to bring you this work if you think it is of interest'.
Creator: Bowsher, David.
1 document; Paper. |
1 Oct. 1973 |
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33
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Letter from Prof. Peter Lisowski of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, about a report on acupuncture produced by the Australian National Research Council.
Creator: Lisowski, Peter.
1 document; Paper. |
6 June 1974 |
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34
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Letter from Jack Daniel of the Accupuncture Clinic, Farmoor, Oxford, expressing a wish to talk with Joseph Needham about acupuncture.
Creator: Daniel, Jack.
1 document; Paper. |
29 Mar. 1974 |
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35
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Letter from Patrick D. Wall of the Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University College London, providing a reference to a Norwegian article on acupuncture analgesia.
Creator: Wall, Patrick D.
1 document; Paper. |
18 Mar. 1974 |
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36
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Letter from Jean-Marc M. Lévy-Leblond of Paris, France, asking about progress with Joseph Needham's volume on acupuncture. Lévy-Leblond also refers to an article he is writing about Needham for 'La Recherche'.
Creator: Leblond, Jean-Marc M. Lévy-.
2 sheets; Paper. |
23 Apr. 1974 |
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37
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Letter from Ilza Veith of the University of California, San Francisco, U.S.A., about plans for a second edition of her book 'Acupuncture Therapy', and other matters. Other matters discussed include an Italian walking cane sent to Dorothy Needham.
Creator: Veith, Ilza.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1 Oct. 1974 |
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38
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Letter from John Kao of the 'American Journal of Chinese Medicine' about the history and objectives of the journal, and other matters, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Other matters discussed include the need for good translations of Chinese scientific literature; Needham's plan to publish material on acupuncture as a separate monograph; the growing popularity of acupuncture;.
Creator: Kao, John; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
15 Nov. 1974–28 Nov. 1974 |
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39
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Letter from Dr. Leung Kok-Yuen and L. H. Kwan in Vancouver, Canada, asking Joseph Needham's advise on the name of their new journal on Chinese medicine, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Leung Kok-Yuen; Kwan, L. H.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
11 July 1974–23 July 1974 |
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40
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Letter from Philip R. Bromage of the Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, about his work in the field of pain, and related document. Bromage mentions acupuncture and other prominent researchers in the field. The related document is a copy of an article by Bill Trent entitled 'Pain, What is it?', ('Toronto Globe and Mail', 2 December 1972).
Creator: Bromage, Philip R.
4 sheets; Paper. |
2 Dec. 1972–11 Dec. 1972 |
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41
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Philip R. Bromage of the Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, about the possible neuro-physiological mechanisms of acupuncture therapy and analgesia, and Bromage's reply. The letters also discuss a forthoming visit by Joseph Needham to Canada.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Bromage, Philip.
3 sheets; Paper. |
27 Feb. 1975–20 Mar. 1975 |
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42
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. Wilder Penfield of the Montreal Neurological Institute, Quebec, Canada, expressing admiration for his work on brain localisation and discussing other matters, and Penfield's reply. Other matters discussed include the possibility of meeting during Needham's forthcoming trip to Canada; acupuncture as an aid to present-day surgery.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Penfield, Wilder.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Feb. 1975–26 Mar. 1975 |
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43
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Prof. Ronald Melsack of the Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, about accupuncture and pain, and Melzack's reply.
Creator: Melsack, Ronald; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Feb. 1975–13 Mar. 1975 |
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44
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Prof. Hans Selye of the Institute of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Montreal, Canada, about his work on stress and the general adaption syndrome, and Selye's reply. The letters also discuss the possibility of a meeting during a forthcoming visit to Canada by Needham.
Creator: Selye, Hans; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Feb. 1975–18 Mar. 1975 |
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45
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Letter from C. Gearing of The Royal Society of Medicine, London, about copies of papers on acupuncture and pain requested by Joseph Needham.
Creator: Gearing, A.
1 document; Paper. |
20 Mar. 1975–24 Mar. 1975 |
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46
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Letter from Clare M. Gearing of the Royal Society of Medicine, London, about articles written by José Picaza.
Creator: Gearing, Clare M.
1 document; Paper. |
9 June 1975 |
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47
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Letter from Y. Zotterman of the International Union of Physioligal Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden, about the use of acupuncture. Spcieifc matters discussed include the experiences of some Swedish doctors with acupuncture; acupuncture anaesthesia; a visit to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
Creator: Zotterman, Y.
1 document; Paper. |
3 Apr. 1975 |
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48
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Correspondence with Ilsa Veith of Tiburon, California, U.S.A., about a second edition of her work, 'Acupuncture Therapy; Current Chinese Practice', and other matters. The correspondence comprises 1 letter from Veith; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham; 1 letter from Hans and Ilsa Veith to Joseph and Dorothy Needham. Other matters discussed include a walking cane for Dorothy Needham; a visit by the Veith's to Germany to see Bavarian Baroque churches; a stay with the Needham's at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
Creator: Veith, Ilsa; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
18 Mar. 1974–15 July 1974 |
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49
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Correspondence with Patricia Chesney Cole of the University of Sussex, about her thesis on acupuncture. The correspondence comprises 6 letters from Cole; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Cole, Patricia Chesney; Needham, Joseph.
13 sheets; Paper. |
5 June 1975–13 July 1976 |
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50
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Letter from Prof. Ronald Melzack of McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, about a study comparing acupuncture stimulation and transcutaneous electrical stimulation at trigger points, and other matters. Other matters discussed include a visit to Mc Gill University by Joseph Needham.
Creator: Melzack, Ronald.
1 document; Paper. |
14 July 1975 |
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51
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Letter from John Lim [Lin Chung-Shih / ??? / Lin Zhongshi] in Bristol, asking for Joseph Needham's advice about an English translation of his work on acupuncture, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Lim, John; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
28 Aug. 1975–1 Sep. 1975 |
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52
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Three letters from M. Barend ter Haar of Biomedical Press B.V., Holland, about a contribution from Joseph Needham for the journal 'Trends in Neurosciences', and related documents. The related documents comprise a leaflet describing the new journal; 'draft of the feature article on the history and sociological background of acupuncture derived from the proofs of your book and from your recent lecture at Trinity'.
Creator: Haar, M. Barend ter.
7 sheets; Paper. |
13 Feb. 1978–23 Mar. 1978 |
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53
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Two letters from Prof. F. Peter Lisowski of the University of Hong Kong, about the observations on acupuncture made by a group of Austrian doctors following a visit to China, and other matters. Other matters discussed include the Ludwig Boltmann Institute for Acupuncture; the work of the neurologist Prof. W. Birkmayer; laser beam acupuncture; paper by Prof. A. G. E. Pearse on the divisions of the nervous system.
Creator: Lisowski, F. Peter.
3 sheets; Paper. |
7 July 1976–6 Sep. 1976 |
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54
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Letter from Arn Aquarius of Sydney, Australia, enquiring about the publication of the volume of 'Science and Civilisation in China' dealing with medicine.
Creator: Aquarius, Arn.
1 document; Paper. |
1975–1979 |
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55
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Letter from Dr. Katharine Keiran of Cambridge, enquiring about the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding. Keiran explains that she is a dentist with an interest in acupuncture.
Creator: Keiran, Katharine.
3 sheets; Paper. |
16 Nov. 1976–2 Dec. 1976 |
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56
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Letter from Prof. Carl E. Taylor of the John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., about the 'needlemen' of Turkey' and related document. The related document is a photocopy of a description of the 'needlemen' from Taylor's book with Rahmi Dirican and Kurt W. Deuschle entitled 'Health Manpower Planning in Turkey: An International Research Case Study'.
Creator: Taylor, Carl E.
5 sheets; Paper. |
23 Feb. 1977 |
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57
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Correspondence with Dr. Aileen K. Adams of the Cambridge Area Health Authority, about Joseph Needham lecture at a meeting of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain, and related documents. The correspondence comprises 3 letters from Adams; copy of 1 letter from Needham. The related documents comprise a list of attendees at the meeting; copy of 'information for the press' describing the meeting; Needham's notes for the lecture. Specific matters discussed include Joseph Needham's father who 'was one of the pioneers of modern anaesthetics in this country'.
Creator: Adams, Aileen K.; Needham, Joseph.
9 sheets; Paper. |
18 May 1976–30 Mar. 1977 |
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58
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Letter from Peter Nathan of the Medical Research Council, London, praising a Joseph Needham talk and originally accompanying relevant reprints.
Creator: Nathan, Peter.
Paper. |
1975–1979 |
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59
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Correspondence with B. Topolski of Cobham, Surrey, about the book «??????» [Tzu Wu Liu Chu Chen Fa / Zi Wu Liu Zhu Zhen Fa], (c. 1240). The correspondence comprises 1 letter from Topolski to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen; copy of a letter from Needham to Topolski; letter from Topolski to Phillipa Hawking.
Creator: Topolski, B.; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
6 Mar. 1978-Apr. 1978 |
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60
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Greetings card from Y. Zotterman in New York City, U.S.A., describing a lecture given on 'Pain' and referring to the draft of Joseph Needham's work on acupuncture.
Creator: Zotterman, Y.
1 document; Paper. |
20 Dec. 1977 |
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61
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Letter from Brenda Nye of Birmingham, about her wish to spend a period of study in China and her interest in acupuncture.
Creator: Nye, Brenda.
2 sheets; Paper. |
10 May 1978 |
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62
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Letter from Dr. Chhien Hsin Chung [??? / Qian Xinzhong], President of the Chinese Medical Association, Peking, inviting Joseph Needham to a congress on acupuncture and moxibustion, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of Needham's reply; brochure for the congress; letter from Chi Te-Yu of the Chinese Embassy, London, passing on the invitation; copy of a letter of reply from Needham to Chi.
Creator: Chhien Hsin Chung; Needham, Joseph; Chi Te-Yu.
5 sheets; Paper. |
26 Feb. 1979–6 Mar. 1979 |
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63
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Documents relating to the work of Dr. C. Chan Gunn of the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, Canada, on the effects of therapeutic acupuncture in various chronic diseases. The documents comprise a letter from Gunn, originally accompanying a copy of a report on his work, and asking for advice on whether the material would be acccepted for an M.D. degree at Cambridge; copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Colin Blakemore of the Institute of Physiology and Psychology, University of Cambridge, asking for his advice on the suitability of Gunn's work for an M.D. degree; two letters from Blakemore to Needham, commenting on Gunn's thesis; copy of a letter from Needham to Gunn, commenting on his work; 3 further letters from Gunn to Needham; copy of a further letter from Needham to Gunn.
Creator: Gunn, C. Chan; Needham, Joseph; Blakemore, Colin;.
12 sheets; Paper. |
27 July 1978–4 Jan. 1980 |
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64
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Letter from Julia Measures of the Traditional Acupuncture Society, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, inviting Joseph Needham to speak to the Society, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Measures, Julia; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
4 Aug. 1979–28 Aug. 1979 |
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65
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Letter from Julian Scott of Cambridge, inviting Joseph Needham to speak to a group of acupuncturists, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Scott, Julian; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Aug. 1979–1 Sep. 1979 |
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66
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Correspondence with Dr. Silke Bernard of of Dahlem Konferenzen, Berlin, Germany, about a symposium on 'Pain and Society' to be held in Berlin, November 1979, and related documents. The correspondence comprises 4 letters from Bernard; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham. The related documents comprise a programme for the symposium; typed information on the Dahlem Konferenzen.
Creator: Bernard, Silke; Needham, Joseph.
30 sheets; Paper. |
8 Jan. 1979–26 Sep. 1979 |
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67
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Letter from Dr. Alexander J. R. Macdonald of Bristol, about his work on Chinese concepts of meridians, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Specific matters discussed include Macdonald's wish to visit the East Asian History of Science Library, Cambridge; the proofs of 'Celestial Lancets'.
Creator: Macdonald, Alexander J. R.; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
5 Sep. 1979–26 Sep. 1979 |
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68
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Letter from Tse Wing-Kwong of the Chinese Acupuncture Research Society, Hong Kong, describing the Society and originally accompanying a copy of Tse's work 'The Development of the Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the World'. Joseph Needham notes on the letter 'met at Hu Chü-Jen interview, 10 Nov 79'.
Creator: Tse Wing-Kwong.
1 document; Paper. |
17 Aug. 1979–10 Nov. 1979 |
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69
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Letter from Lo Thien-Hsing of Hong Kong, about his practice of traditional Chinese medicine and reading of ancient literature. The documents also include an Lu Gwei-Djen's English summary of the letter.
Creator: Lo Thien-Hsing; Lu Gwei-Djen.
3 sheets; Paper. |
30 Nov. 1975–30 Nov. 1979 |
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70
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Letter from Kuriyama Shigehisa of Tokyo, Japan, about his study of comparative medicine. Specific matters mentionned include Chi [? / Qi]; nature of meridians.
Creator: Kuriyama Shigehisa.
3 sheets; Paper. |
11 Apr. 1980–27 Apr. 1980 |
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71
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Letter from Mary Ellen Zorbaugh of The Traditional Acupuncture Foundation, U.S.A., expressing regret that Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen will not be attending their First Annual Conference, and related documents. The related documents comprise a 'Preliminary Announcement', describing the conference; conference programme.
Creator: Zorbaugh, Mary Ellen.
3 pieces; Paper. |
31 Mar. 1981 |
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72
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Programme for an International Congress on 'Acupuncture in Clinic and Research', Mainz, Germany, September and October 1981.
1 document; Paper. |
1981 |
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73
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Letter from Dr. Gerald Gibb of the Medical Acupuncture Society of New Zealand, requesting an interview with Joseph Needham, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Gibb, Gerald; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
29 July 1982 |
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74
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Preliminary accouncement for the Second Conference of the Traditional Acupuncture Foundation, U.S.A., Washington D.C., May 1983.
1 document; Paper. |
1983 |
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75
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Letter from N. Edwards of Southmead General Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, asking for Joseph Needham's opinion on a proof manuscript of a book by Dr. S. Y. Moon and Dr. Han-Sen Chen entitled 'Acumoxology', and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of the preface and contents pages of the manuscript; photocopies of 2 letters from Moon to Martha Strasser of Icking bei Munchen, Germany, about the publication of the book and her work in the field of esophageal speech; photocopy of a letter from Strasser to Edwards, about the book; photocopy of a letter from Dr. Alexander Macdonald of Bristol to Edwards, about the publication of the book; copy of a letter from Gregory Blue to Edwards, responding to the enquiry on behalf of Joseph Needham.
Creator: Edwards, N.; Moon, S. Y.; Strasser, Martha; Macdonald, Alexander; Blue, Gregory.
22 sheets; Paper. |
1 Aug. 1983–18 Dec. 1983 |
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76
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Letter from Dr Lu Zhijun [??? / Lu Chih-Chün] and Dr. Cheng Keru [??? / Chheng Kho-Ju] of the China Medical and Health Service Corporation, Beijing, China, inviting Joseph Needham to the Second National Conference on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. The documents also include a copy of a letter of reply from Gregory Blue, on behalf of Needham; copy of a letter of reply from Needham to Lu and Cheng; conference programme.
Creator: Lu Zhijun; Cheng Keru; Blue, Gregory; Needham, Joseph.
13 sheets; Paper. |
18 Dec. 1983 |
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77
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'Preliminary Announcement' for the Third Conference of the Traditional Acupuncture Foundation, Columbia, Maryland, U.S.A., September 1987. Accompanying the 'Announcement is a list of publications of the Centre for Traditional Acupuncture, Columbia, Maryland, U.S.A.
2 pieces; Paper. |
1984 |
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78
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'First Announcement' for First Congress of the Association of Acupuncturologists of Yugoslavia, Belgrade, April 1985.
2 sheets; Paper. |
Apr. 1985 |
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79
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Advertisement for a symposium organised by the Royal Society of Medicine on 'The Management of Pain: The Historical Perspective'.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1987 |
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80
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Letter from Dr. Aileen Adams of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, inviting Joseph Needham to be guest speaker at their anniversary dinner, 18 March 1987, and related documents. The related documents comprise a further letter from Adams; leaflet describing the Faculty of Anaesthetists; Joseph Needham's notes for his talk at the dinner; guest list for the dinner; official invitation for Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen.
Creator: Adams, Aileen; Needham, Joseph.
7 sheets; Paper. |
6 Nov. 1986–18 Mar. 1987 |
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Letter from Prof. Felix Klein-Franke of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, about Chinese medicine and its possible impact on Muslim culture, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Klein-Franke asks a question relating to the numbering of acu-points.
Creator: Franke, Felix Klein-; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
3 May 1987–29 May 1987 |
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82
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Letter from J. W. Thompson of the Department of Pharacological Sciences, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, asking for permission to reproduce a table from Lu Gwei-Djen and Joseph Needham's, 'Celestial Lancets', (Cambridge University Press, 1980). The table shows 'Results from Medical Acupuncturists in Countries Outside China'.
Creator: Thompson, J. W.
2 sheets; Paper. |
13 July 1987 |
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83
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Publicity material produced by the Cercle Sinologique de l'Ouest, Rennes, France. The material advertises book; seminars; acupuncture products; a course in acupuncture offered by André Faubert.
5 sheets; Paper. |
1987 |
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84
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Letter from Prof. Yoshiaki Omura of the international journal 'Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research', inviting Joseph Needham to participate in the Third International Symposium on Acupuncture and Electro-therapeutics. The documents also include a copy of «????».
Creator: Yoshiaki Omura.
4 sheets; Paper. |
3 July 1987–27 July 1987 |
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85
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Letter from Martin Jones of London, about his search for books relating to a system of acupressure in China, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Jones, Martin; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
24 Oct. 1987–9 Nov. 1987 |
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86
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Letter from Dr. Jennifer Altman of 'Nature', about the publication of a manuscript on acupuncture by Prof. Zhu [?].
Creator: Altman, Jennifer.
3 sheets; Paper. |
23 Dec. 1987 |
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87
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Letter from Dr. Cedric K. T. Cheung of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, inviting Joseph Needham to the Second International Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Academic Convention. The documents also include a programme for the convention.
Creator: Cheung, Cedric K. T.
2 sheets; Paper. |
8 Jan. 1988 |
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88
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Letter from John Lim [Lin Chung-Shih / ??? / Lin Zhongshi] in London, inviting Joseph Needham to comment on his thesis, and related documents. The related documents include a copy of a letter from Roger [?] to Lim, commenting on the work; letter from Prof. Roy G. Spector of the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals, University of London, commenting on the work; copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. C. R. Barker of the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, listing possible examiners for Lim's thesis.
Creator: Lim, John; Spector, Roy G.; Needham, Joseph.
7 sheets; Paper. |
29 Feb. 1988–3 May 1988 |
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89
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Letter from Prof. Felix Klein-Franke of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, about his plans for a sabbatical year to gain practical experience of acupuncture therapy, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Franke, Felix Kein-; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
29 May 1988–9 June 1988 |
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90
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Letter from Dr. Han Jisheng [Han Chi-Sheng] of the Neuroscience Research Center, Beijing Medical University, China, about his research into the neurochemical basis of acupuncture, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. The documents also include a brief curriculum vitae for Han.
Creator: Han Jisheng; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
5 Sep. 1988–27 Oct. 1988 |
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91
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Letter from Dr. Alexander Macdonald of Clifton, Bristol, about his experiences with transcutaneous nerve stimulation and acupuncture.
Creator: Macdonald, Alexander.
2 sheets; Paper. |
5 Jan. 1989–22 Jan. 1989 |
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92
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Correspondence with Dr. Ishida Yasuo in St Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., about his work in the field of acupuncture and other matters, and related document. The correspodence comprises 2 letters from Ishida; copies of 2 letters from Joseph Needham. The related document is a photocopy of an essay by Ishida entitled 'A New Translation of «????» [Huang Ti Nei Ching / Huang Di Nei Jing]. . Other matters discussed include the health of Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen; rare Chinese medical books in Korea; 60 books on the history of Chinese pottery and porcelain, given to the East Asian History of Science Library by Lady Sutherland.
Creator: Ishida Yasuo; Needham, Joseph.
6 sheets; Paper. |
11 Feb. 1991–13 Apr. 1991 |
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93
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Letter from Prof. Felix Klein-Franke of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, about his practice of acupuncture and his book on the subject, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Klein-Franke asks Needham to write a foreword for his book and Needham's reply includes that foreword.
Creator: Franke, Felix Klein-; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
24 Oct. 1990–9 Nov. 1990 |
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94
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Letter from Amy Cherry of W. W. Norton and Company, New York, U.S.A., asking for permision to use an illustration.
Creator: Cherry, Amy.
2 sheets; Paper. |
26 Apr. 1985 |
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95
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Prof. Hashimoto Keizo of Kyoto, Japan, accompanying a copy of a preface for the Japanese edition of 'Celestial Lancets..', (Cambridge University Press, 1980), and Hashimoto's reply. The letters also refer to Hashimoto's Ph. D. thesis.
Creator: Needham, Joseph; Hashimoto Keizo.
4 sheets; Paper. |
12 Mar. 1985–19 Mar. 1985 |
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96
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Cambridge University Press advertisement for Lu Gwei-Djen and Joseph Needham, 'Celestial Lancets: History and Rationale of Acupuncture and Moxibustion', (1980).
1 document; Paper. |
1980 |
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97
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Two letters from Richenda Buxton of Cambridge University Press, about a Taiwanese reprint of Lu Gwei-Djen and Joseph Needham, 'Celestial Lancets: History and Rationale of Acupuncture and Moxibustion', (1980). The letters from Buxton are identicial, except that one is for Needham and the other for Lu. The documents also include a copy of a letter from Needham to Buxton.
Creator: Buxton, Richenda; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
24 July 1986–6 Aug. 1986 |
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98
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Letter from Ridley Enslow of Enslow Publishers, Hillside, New Jersey, U.S.A., inviting Joseph Needham to prepare a book on Chinese medicine for young people, and copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Enslow, Ridley; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1 Nov. 1985–3 Dec. 1985 |
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99
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Letter from Tomoyuki Tsukamoto of the National Institute for Research Advancement, Japan, about the publication of a lecture by Joseph Needham.
Creator: Tomoyuki Tsukamoto.
1 document; Paper. |
4 July 1991 |
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100
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Letter from Li Cunshan [??? / Li Tshun-Shan] of 'Social Sciences in China' the Journal of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, about a published article on the theory of Qi [? / Chhi].
Creator: Li Cunshan.
1 document; Paper. |
10 Apr. 1991 |
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101
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Letter from Cai Jingfeng of the China Institute for the History of Medicine and Medical Literature, Beijing, about the exchange of a copy of 'Celestial Lancets' for a book entitled 'The Four Tantras'.
Creator: Cai Jingfeng.
1 document; Paper. |
29 Aug. 1983 |
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102
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Letter from Nathan Sivin at the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A., about an essay by Epler on bloodletting in the «????» [Huang Ti Nei Ching / Huang Di Nei Jing], and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. The letters also discuss the Needham Research Insitute Building in Cambridge.
Creator: Sivin, Nathan; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
23 Aug. 1991–19 Oct. 1991 |
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103
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Letter from Chau Pak Lee of Hong Kong, accompanying notes and queries on Lu Gwei-Djen and Joseph Needham, 'Celestial Lancets: History and Rationale of Acupuncture and Moxibustion', (1980).
Creator: Chau Pak Lee.
5 sheets; Paper. |
29 June 1983 |
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Letter from Prof. Felix Klein-Franke of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, about his work as an acupuncturist. Specific matters discussed include the struggle to establish acupuncture treatment in the West; acu-points which could be used in the treatment of Joseph Needham's osteo-arthritis; Needham's marriage to Lu Gwei-Djen; the use of a 'guiding-tube' by Chinese acupuncturists.
Creator: Franke, Felix Klein-.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Nov. 1990 |
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105
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Joseph Needham's notes of contacts in the field of acupuncture.
5 sheets; Paper. |
1970–1979 |
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106
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Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper. |
1970–1979 |
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