| Title |
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust |
| Reference |
SCC2/318 |
| Covering Dates |
Oct. 1969-Jan. 1977 |
| Extent and Medium |
Paper |
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| Index Terms |
| Medical Sciences |
| Needham/NRI2/SCC2/318 contains: |
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1
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about a vacancy for a lecturer [in the History of Medicine] at the Department.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
1 document; Paper. |
19 Oct. 1969 |
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2
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Letter from Prof. F. N. L. Poynter of The Wellcome Trust, London, arranging a meeting with Joseph Needham.
Creator: Poynter, F. N. L.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Dec. 1969 |
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3
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Letter from Dr. P. O. Williams of The Wellcome Trust, London, arranging a meeting with Joseph Needham.
Creator: Williams, P. O.
1 document; Paper. |
19 Dec. 1969 |
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4
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Copy of a letter from The Wellcome Trust, London, to the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge, about the development of medical history at the University.
1 document; Paper. |
23 Oct. 1969 |
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5
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Reprint of a paper by F. F. Cartwright entitled 'The Place of Medical History in Undergraduate Education', ('Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine', October 1969).
1 document; Paper. |
Oct. 1969 |
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6
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Letter from Prof. A. Rupert Hall of the Department of History of Science and Technology, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, about the possibility of Dr. Robert Young securing a research grant from the Wellcome Turst. Young was previously a lecturer in the History of Medicine at Cambridge University.
Creator: Hall, A. Rupert.
1 document; Paper. |
15 Dec. 1969 |
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7
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Letter from Frank Greenaway of the Science Museum, London, arranging a meeting with Joseph Needham.
Creator: Greenaway, Frank.
1 document; Paper. |
11 Dec. 1969 |
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8
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying copies of correspondence with the Wellcome Trust, London, about the expansion of the study of the History of Medicine at the University. The copies comprise a letter from Dr. [P. O.] Williams, Secretary of the Wellcome Trust to L. M. Harvey, of Cambridge University General Board of the Faculties, about the intention of the Trust to support the development of History of Medicine in universities, (7 July 1969); letter from Harvey to Gerd Buchdahl, about the Wellcome Trust's proposal and the commitment required from the University, (10 July 1969); copy of a letter from Buchdahl to Williams, setting out general ideas for a History of Medicine programme in Cambridge, (27 August 1969).
Creator: Hesse, Mary; Williams, P. O.; Harvey, L. M.; Buchdahl, Gerd.
5 sheets; Paper. |
13 Oct. 1969 |
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9
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'Rough Draft of Proposals for Wellcome Trust [for the development of a History of Medicine programme at the Unversity of Cambridge]'. The draft is 'by RY [Robert Young]'. Joseph Needham has made notes on the draft.
8 sheets; Paper. |
3 Nov. 1969 |
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10
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about their proposal for the Wellcome Trust to develop a history of medicine programme at Cambridge. The letter is accompanied by copy of a letter from Prof. A. Rupert Hall of the Wellcome History and Medicine Panel to Quentin Skinner of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, Cambridge, setting out his views for the development of the department.
Creator: Hesse, Mary; Hall, A. Rupert.
4 sheets; Paper. |
2 Dec. 1969–3 Dec. 1969 |
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11
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'Rough Draft of Proposals for Wellcome Trust [for the development of a History of Medicine programme at the Unversity of Cambridge]'.
6 sheets; Paper. |
29 Nov. 1969 |
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12
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, to all Members of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, organising a meeting to discuss proposals for the Wellcome Trust.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
1 document; Paper. |
4 Dec. 1969 |
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13
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, recounting a talk with Prof. A. Rupert Hall of the Wellcome History and Medicine Panel, about the development of a history of medicine programme. Specific matters discussed include the necessity for the programme to interact closely with that of medical students; qualifications for lecturers; the career of Robert Young.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
1 document; Paper. |
9 Dec. 1969 |
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14
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'Rough Draft of Proposals for Wellcome Trust [for the development of a History of Medicine programme at the Unversity of Cambridge]'. This draft appears to have been developed from that catalogued as SCC2/318/11.
9 sheets; Paper. |
1980 |
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15
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Copy of a letter from the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge to to L. M. Harvey of the General Board of Faculties, requesting a new lectureship for the department. The letter provides statistical information and discusses teaching needs, staff recruiting situation and Wellcome Trust proposals.
2 sheets; Paper. |
22 Oct. 1969 |
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16
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Notice of a meeting of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge, to discuss the request for a University lectureship and the proposals of the Wellcome Trust.
1 document; Paper. |
14 Jan. 1980 |
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17
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Copy of letters from Joseph Needham to members of the Wellcome History of Medicine Panel, wishing to discuss their ideas to support the teaching of the history of medicine in the UK. The letters are addressed to Dr. P. O. Williams of the Wellcome Trust, Dr. F. Greenaway of the Science Museum, London, and Dr. Noel Poynter of the Wellcome Institute. The documents also include Needham's notes following meetings with addressees.
8 sheets; Paper. |
9 Dec. 1969–8 Jan. 1970 |
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18
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about plans for the establishment of a History of Medicine department at Cambridge.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
1 document; Paper. |
10 Jan. 1970 |
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19
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Memorandum from Mary Hesse and Gerd Buchdahl of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying proposed principles for the establishment of a sub-department in history of medicine. The proposed principles were drawn up in the light of Joseph Needham's conversations with members of the Wellcome History of Science Panel. (See SCC2/318/17). The documents have been annotated by Needham.
Creator: Hesse, Mary; Buchdahl, Gerd; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
Jan. 1970 |
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20
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Joseph Needham's notes on a meeting with Richard Durling, about his research in the history of medicine field. Needham notes that Durling is the 'best man on mediaeval medicine'.
3 sheets; Paper. |
1970 |
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21
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Joseph Needham's notes on Vivian Nutton and his research in the history of medicine field.
2 sheets; Paper. |
1970 |
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22
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Joseph Needham's notes on the recuitment of staff and Wellcome Trsut financial aid for the establishment of a department of History of Medicine at the University of Cambridge.
1 document; Paper. |
14 Jan. 1970 |
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23
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Set of principles for establishment of a unit of history of medicine at the University of Cambridge.
5 sheets; Paper. |
15 Jan. 1970 |
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24
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Draft proposals prepared by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge for the Wellcome Trust, for the development of a History of Medicine programme at the Unversity.
13 sheets; Paper. |
Jan. 1970 |
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25
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Notes prepared for Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridige, for the General Board of the Faculties, regarding the development of a History of Medicine programme at the University.
9 sheets; Paper. |
Jan. 1970 |
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26
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Copy of a letter from L. M. Harvey of the General Board of the Faculties, University of Cambridge, to Dr. Mary Hesse of the Department of the History and Philosophy of Science, about the establishment of a history of medicine programme.
Creator: Harvey, L. M.
2 sheets; Paper. |
23 Jan. 1970 |
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27
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Note from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying a list of potential candidates for posts in the new Department of the History of Medicine, and copy of proposals sent to Wellcome Trust.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
12 sheets; Paper. |
30 Jan. 1970–2 Feb. 1970 |
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28
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. P. O. Williams of the Wellcome Trust, London, about the Cambridge application for a grant for a development in the history of medicine, and draft of same.
2 sheets; Paper. |
4 Feb. 1970 |
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29
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Minutes of a meeting of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge. These include a report of a discussion on the proposal made to the Wellcome Trust for the development of a history of medicine programme.
2 sheets; Paper. |
21 Oct. 1969 |
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30
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Minutes of a Special Meeting of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge, on the proposal made to the Wellcome Trust for the development of a history of medicine programme.
3 sheets; Paper. |
14 Jan. 1970 |
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31
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Agenda for a meeting of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, University of Cambridge, to include discussion of the proposal made to the Wellcome Trust for the development of a history of medicine programme.
1 document; Paper. |
10 Feb. 1970 |
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32
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Note from Dr. Robert M. Young of King's College, Cambridge, accompanying a copy of a letter of application to Dr. P. D. Williams of the Wellcome Trust, applying for support for his research in the history of biomedical sciences. The documents also include a copy of Young's curriculum vitae; copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Williams, supporting Young's work.
Creator: Young, Robert M.; Needham, Joseph.
6 sheets; Paper. |
29 Jan. 1970–10 Feb. 1970 |
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33
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Letter from Dr. P. O. Williams of the Wellcome Trust, London, thanking Joseph Needham for a letter setting out the problems of establishing new teaching courses at the University of Cambridge.
Creator: Williams, P. O.
1 document; Paper. |
12 Feb. 1970 |
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34
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Note from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, notifying Joseph Needham that the Wellcome Trust have accepted their proposal for the establishment of a history of science programme.
Creator: Hesse, Mary.
1 document; Paper. |
5 Mar. 1970 |
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35
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Copy of a letter from Dr. P. O. Williams of the Wellcome Trust, to Dr. Robert Young of King's College, Cambridge, advising him that they will provide support for his research in the history of biomedical sciences.
Creator: Williams, P. O.
1 document; Paper. |
16 Mar. 1970 |
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36
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Copy of a report by Prof. P. M. Rattansi on 'Closer Association between University College London and the Wellcome Medical Institute London: 1973-1976' in the study of history of medicine, and related documents. The related documents comprise a list of 'Wellcome Trust Benefactions' to University College London, 1972-1976; copy of a letter from A. Tattersall of University College London to other members of the University, about the scheme for association; 'Final Draft' of the 'Scheme for Association between the Wellcome Institute and University College London in the Study of the History of Medicine'; 'Notes on proposed HPS Move to Wellcome'; 'Diary of Events' in the negociations between the University and Trust, 1974-1976.
Creator: Rattansi, P. M.
28 sheets; Paper. |
Jan. 1977 |
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37
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Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper. |
1970 |
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