| Title |
Translations and Selections |
| Reference |
SCC7/1 |
| Covering Dates |
5 Jan. 1955–5 Feb. 1991 |
| Extent and Medium |
Paper |
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| Needham/NRI2/SCC7/1 contains: |
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1
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Letter from Dr. Anna Wang of Berlin, Germany, about the possibility of her undertaking a German translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Needham met Wang in Chungking in the 1940s. The letters also mention Fritz Jensen and Rewi Alley.
Creator: Wang, Anna; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
5 Jan. 1955–27 Jan. 1955 |
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2
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Letter from Christina Thoresby of La Page Internationale, Paris, France, about the possibility of publishing a French translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter from F. J. S. [F. J. Slee ? Of Cambridge University Press?] responding to Thoresby's letter; letter from F. J. Slee [?] of the Press, to Joseph Needham, about the French rights for the book.
Creator: Thoresby, Christina.
3 sheets; Paper. |
29 Aug. 1956–9 Nov. 1956 |
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3
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Joseph Needham's note from a visit by ??? [Chhuan Han-Sheng / Quan Hansheng] about the translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' in Taiwan.
1 document; Paper. |
7 July 1958 |
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4
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Letter from Maureen Grieve of Cambridge University Press, about the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Grieve, Maureen.
2 sheets; Paper. |
3 Oct. 1958 |
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5
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Correspondence with Dr. Vilma Fritsch of Yerres, Seine et Oise, France, about her search for a publisher for a French or German translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The correspondence comprises letters from Fritsch; copies of 5 letters from Joseph Needham. The related documents comprise a letter from Dr. Kurt Hirsch of Queen Mary College, University of London, supporting Fritsch's proposal; letter from M. H. Black of Cambridge University Press, advising that Fritsch should seek a French publisher; letter from R. J. L. Kingsford of the Press, endorsing Black's letter; copy of a letter from Needham to Kingsford, asking for a policy decision on pre- and post-publication of parts of 'Science and Civilisation in China'; memorandum prepared by Peter Burbidge of the Press, suggesting parts of the book he considers ideal for separate translation and publication; 2 letters from Colin Eccleshare of the Press, about the publication of extracts of the book in German; copy of a letter from the Press to Fritsch, about the German translation of extracts from the book.
Creator: Fritsch, Vilma; Needham, Joseph; Black, M. H.; Kingsford, R. J. L.; Eccleshare, Colin; Burbidge, Peter.
24 sheets; Paper. |
8 Apr. 1959–17 Jan. 1964 |
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6
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Letter from Warren Blaisdel of Blaisdel Publishing Company, New York City, U.S.A., about the possibility of publishing an abridged version of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to R. J. L. Kingsford of Cambridge University Press, asking for his advice regarding Blaisdel's enquiry; copy of a letter from Kingsford to Blaisdel, declining his proposal; letter from Kingsford to Needham, advising him of the decision; further letter from Blaisdel to Needham.
Creator: Blaisdel, Warren; Needham, Joseph; Kingsford, R. J. L.
6 sheets; Paper. |
12 June 1961–25 Aug. 1961 |
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7
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Letter from Wilmer G. Mason of San Francisco, U.S.A., about the possibility of publishing selected sections of 'Science and Civilisation in China' in paperback, and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to R. J. L. Kingsford of Cambridge University Press, asking for his advice on this subject; letter of reply from Kingsford to Needham.
Creator: Mason, Wilmer G.; Needham, Joseph; Kingsford, R. J. L.
4 sheets; Paper. |
4 Aug. 1962–24 Sep. 1962 |
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8
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Correspondence with Patricia Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The correspondence comprises 4 letters from Oakeshott; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
26 Feb. 1964–3 July 1964 |
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9
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Letter from Patricia Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about permission for Pennsylvania State University to use part of 'Science and Civilisation in China' in a book entitled 'T'ien Kung K'ai Wu: Chinese Technology in the 17th Century'.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla.
1 document; Paper. |
2 July 1964 |
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10
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Part of a letter from Peter Mayer of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, about possible Spanish interest in 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Mayer, Peter.
1 document; Paper. |
6 Feb. 1965 |
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11
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Letter from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about Dr. Vilma Fritsch's proposal for publication of a German edition of selections from 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla.
1 document; Paper. |
13 May 1965 |
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12
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Letter from Prof. Dr. A. Bruckner of Basel, Switzerland, about the possible use of sections of 'Science and Civilisation in China' as basis for parts of the 'Encyclopaedia Medii Aevi'.
Creator: Bruckner, A.
1 document; Paper. |
24 Jan. 1966 |
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13
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Letter from Dr. Vilma Fritsch in London, arranging a meeting with Joseph Needham to discuss a French translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The letter has notes by Needham.
Creator: Fritsch, Vilma.
1 document; Paper. |
14 Dec. 1965 |
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14
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Letter from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' in China and Taiwan. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
29 Nov. 1966–3 Jan. 1967 |
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15
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Letter from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about the possible Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' by Einaudi.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla.
1 document; Paper. |
26 Sep. 1967 |
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16
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Letter from Daisy Ta-Liang Yao of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., accompanying two sample pages of her translation of the preface of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1'. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply, discussing the preparation of Chinese translation of the book.
Creator: Yao, Daisy Ta-Liang; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
21 Mar. 1969–15 Apr. 1969 |
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17
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Joseph Needham's note of a telephone conversation with Dr. Bruno Wullenweber about a possible German translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The related documents comprise a letter from Wullenweber of Prudoe and Monkton Hospital, Prudoe, Northumberland, accompanying a copy of a letter sent to Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, about the possibility of his pursuing the work.
Creator: Wullenweber, Bruno; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
9 July 1970 |
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18
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Letter from Guilio Einaudi of Turin, Italy, suggesting a meeting with Joseph Needham [to discuss the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'].
Creator: Einaudi, Guilio.
1 document; Paper. |
2 Apr. 1970 |
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19
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Collection of translations of sections of 'Science and Civilisation in China' prepared by ??? [Li Chhiao-Phing / Li Qiaoping] and published in «????» [Chung Yang Jih Pao / Zhong Yang Ri Bao], Taiwan.
5 pieces; Paper. |
1969 |
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20
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Letter from Prof. Liu Toh, Director of the National Institute for Compilation and Translation, Taiwan, about standard glossaries for the various branches of science and technology. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Liu, Toh; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
16 Mar. 1970–25 May 1970 |
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21
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Letter from Helen Dinwiddy of Cambridge University Press, about the Italian translation of 'Science and Civlisation in China' by Guilio Einaudi Editore.
Creator: Dinwiddy, Helen.
1 document; Paper. |
8 Oct. 1971 |
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22
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Letter from Reiji Misawa of Kobe, Japan, expressing a wish to undertake the Japanese translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The related documents comprise a Japanese newspaper article about Reiji's work; copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Helen Hodgson of Cambridge University Press, bringing the Reiji's proposal to their attention; letter from Hodgson, providing details of a Japanese publisher already interested in the work; copy of a letter from Needham to Reiji, explaining the Press' position.
Creator: Reiji Misawa; Needham, Joseph; Hodgson, Helen.
8 sheets; Paper. |
30 Sep. 1970–25 Nov. 1970 |
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23
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Letter from Helen Hodgson of Cambridge University Press, about the Japanese translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and related documents. The related documents comprise a copy of a letter from Makoto Kobayashi of United Publishers Services Limited, Tokyo, Japan, reporting on the difficulties envisaged by the publishers Taishu Kan in undeertaking the translation; copy of a letter of reply from Joseph Needham to Hodgson.
Creator: Hodgson, Helen; Makoto Kobayashi; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
13 Nov. 1970–14 Dec. 1970 |
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24
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Correspondence with Li Chhiao-Phing [??? / Li Qiaoping in Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A., about his work on a translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 4'. The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Li; copy of Joseph Needham's reply. Attached to Li's second letter is a photocopy of a piece published in a Taiwanese newspaper about the death of his wife.
Creator: Li Chhiao-Phing; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
27 Sep. 1971–21 Oct. 1971 |
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25
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Two letters from Ushiyama Teruyo about the Japanese translation of works by Joseph Needham and other matters. Other matters discussed include Joseph Needham's recent trip to Japan; a series of lectures on 'Understanding China'.
Creator: Ushiyama Teruyo.
5 sheets; Paper. |
1971–24 Mar. 1972 |
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26
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Correspondence with Helen Dinwiddy of Cambridge University Press, about Japanese publishers wishing to publish a translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The correspondence comprises 3 letters from Dinwiddy; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Dinwiddy, Helen; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
22 Nov. 1971 |
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27
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Letter from Yabuuti Kiyosi of Kyoto, Japan, about the Japanese translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' to be published by Shisakusha.
Creator: Yabuuti, Kiyosi.
1 document; Paper. |
27 Feb. 1972 |
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28
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Printed Chinese translation of the contents of the whole of 'Science and Civilisation in China' prepared by Huang Wen-Shan [??? / Huang Wenshan] of Hong Kong.
4 sheets; Paper. |
17 Sep. 1971 |
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29
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Letter from George Shen of the College of Engineering, Univeristy of Illinois, U.S.A., enquiring about Chinese translations of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and courses based on the work. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Shen, George; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
8 June 1972–14 June 1972 |
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30
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Letter from T. S. Cheng of the Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, accompanying copies of articles published in «????» [Chung Yang Jih Pao / Zhong Yang Ri Bao], Taiwan, relating to Joseph Needham's work. The articles are by ??? [Li Chhiao-Phing / Li Qiaoping], ??? [Lu Pao-Chhien / Lu Baoqian] and others.
Creator: Cheng, T. S.
16 sheets; Paper. |
26 June 1972 |
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31
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Photocopy of a letter from Shigeru Wakimoto of Kyoto University, Japan, to Joseph Needham, asking for help with Chinese characters for place names in maps for his translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1'. The letter has notes by Needham.
Creator: Shigeru Wakimoto.
1 document; Paper. |
28 Aug. 1973 |
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32
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Letter from Charles Elliott of Alfred A. Knopf, Publishers of New York City, U.S.A., about the possibility of a one-volume abridgement of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The documents also include a copy of a letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, to Elliott, responding to the letter of behalf of Joseph Needham. Burbidge advises the Press has already made arrangements for an abridgement.
Creator: Elliott, Charles; Burbidge, Peter.
2 sheets; Paper. |
11 May 1973–17 May 1973 |
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33
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Letter from Nakayama Shigeru of Tokyo, Japan, about a biography of Joseph Needham to accompanying the Japanese translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and other matters. Other matters discussed include a brochure for the translation. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Nakayama Shigeru; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
27 Mar. 1974–8 Apr. 1974 |
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34
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Circular letter from Dr. Jean-Paul Rochat Translation Agency, Zurich, Switzerland, advertising the services of the agency.
1 document; Paper. |
1974 |
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35
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Letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, about progress the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and other matters. Other matters discussed include a meeting with a German research student working on Chinese astronomy.
Creator: Burbidge, Peter.
2 sheets; Paper. |
15 Oct. 1974 |
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36
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Letter from Kay McKechnie of Cambridge University Press, about arrangments for the Spanish translation of the chapater of Taoism from 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 2'.
Creator: McKechnie, Kay.
1 document; Paper. |
8 Jan. 1975 |
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37
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Two letters from Lynette Owen of Cambridge University Press, about the French translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 2'. One of the letters is a copy. Joseph Needham returned the original on which he added a note agreeing with the terms.
Creator: Owen, Lynette.
2 sheets; Paper. |
25 June 1973–4 July 1973 |
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38
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Letter from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about the decision by Gallimard to abandon the French translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 2'.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla.
1 document; Paper. |
4 Mar. 1974–7 Mar. 1974 |
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39
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Two letters from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about a reprint of a Taiwanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Oakeshott, Priscilla.
3 sheets; Paper. |
23 July 1975 |
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40
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Letter from Priscilla Oakeshott of Cambridge University Press, about the official Peking translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Oskeshott, Priscilla.
1 document; Paper. |
12 Oct. 1976 |
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41
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Cutting of a review of the Peking edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1'. The review was published in «???» [Wen Hui Pao / Wen Hui Bao]. The documents also include a note of the contents of the review by Lu Gwei-Djen.
3 sheets; Paper. |
28 Nov. 1975 |
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42
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Letter from Jennifer Leigh-Bramwell of Cambridge University Press, about the completion the fifth volume of the Japanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Leigh-Bramwell, Jennifer.
1 document; Paper. |
2 Nov. 1976 |
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43
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Letter from ??? [Huang Shuxia] accompanying a cutting of a published letter by Chen Li-Fu [??? / Chen Lifu] regarding 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
2 sheets; Paper. |
9 Nov. 1975–9 Nov. 1976 |
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44
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Letter from Mansel Davies of Edward Davies Chemical Laboratories, Aberystwyth, about the possibility of undertaking an anthology of 'selections from Needham' and related documents. The related documents comprise a letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, giving his opinion of Davies' proposal; copy of Joseph Needham's reply to Davies.
Creator: Davies, Mansel; Needham, Joseph; Burbidge, Peter.
3 sheets; Paper. |
9 Mar. 1977–28 Mar. 1977 |
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45
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Letter from Jennifer Leigh-Bramwell of Cambridge University Press, about the completion the sixth volume of the Japanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Leigh-Bramwell, Jennifer.
1 document; Paper. |
25 July 1977 |
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46
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Letter from Jennifer Leigh-Bramwell of Cambridge University Press, about the completion the seventh volume of the Japanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Leigh-Bramwell, Jennifer.
1 document; Paper. |
29 Nov. 1977 |
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47
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Annotated proofs from the Hong Kong edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 4'. The proofs were 'checked and corrected by Robin Brilliant'.
1 bundle; Paper. |
June 1977 |
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48
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Letter from Prof. B. D. Gupta of the Department of Sociology, Calcutta University, India, about undertaking a Bengali translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China', and related documents. The related documents comprise part of a letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, about the possible translation; copy of Joseph Needham's reply to Gupta.
Creator: Gupta, B. D.; Burbidge, Peter; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
2 Nov. 1977–19 Dec. 1977 |
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49
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Letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, about a visit by the publishers of the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China' and related document. The related document is a letter from Guilio Einaudi of Turin, thanking Joseph Needham for receiving members of company in Cambridge.
Creator: Burbidge, Peter.
2 sheets; Paper. |
3 Feb. 1978–17 Feb. 1978 |
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50
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Letter from Valerie Hunt Taylor of Cambridge University Press, about the Italian translation of 'Crafts and Craftsmen in China and the West'.
Creator: Taylor, Valerie Hunt.
1 document; Paper. |
22 Feb. 1978 |
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51
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Letter from Nicky Williams of Cambridge University Press, advising of the publication of the eighth volume of the Japanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Williams, Nicky.
1 document; Paper. |
3 Aug. 1978 |
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52
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Letter from Prof. K. Yabuuti of Kyoto, Japan, enquiring about the meaning of the Chinese term ?? [Lao Hsiang / Lao Xiang] and copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Yabuuti, K; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
9 June 1978–8 Aug. 1978 |
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53
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Letter from Peter Burbidge of Cambridge University Press, accompanying a letter from Elena Panizza of 'Il Saggiatore' of Milan, Italy, about the translation of texts by Joseph Needham. The documents also include a copy of Needham's reply to Burbidge.
Creator: Burbidge, Peter; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
6 Mar. 1979–4 Apr. 1979 |
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54
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to the Manager of the Science Press, Peking, China, requesting copies of the Chinese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. Attached to the letter is a price list prepared by East-Asia Books & Arts Co., London, including 2 volumes of the Hong Kong edition of the work.
2 sheets; Paper. |
14 June 1979 |
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55
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Copy of an article introducing the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1'. The article was published in 'L'Expresso'.
1 document; Paper. |
14 Dec. 1980 |
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56
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Telegram message from the publishers of the Japanese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China' about a visit to Cambridge by Shuntaro Ito, and related document. The related document is a cutting of a Japanese newspaper article about the work.
3 sheets; Paper. |
24 Mar. 1981 |
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57
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Letter from Carlo Carena of Guilio Einaudi Editore, Turin, Italy, about the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 3'.
Creator: Carena, Carlo.
1 document; Paper. |
14 July 1981 |
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58
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Letter from Giorgio Nebbia of the Instituto di Merceologia, Universita Degli Studi, Bari, Italy, abuot his work at the University and the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 1'. Attached to the letter is a photocopy of an Italian newspaper review of the work.
Creator: Nebbia, Giorgio.
2 sheets; Paper. |
12 Oct. 1981 |
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59
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Brochure advertising the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China' produced by Guilio Einaudi Editore of Turin. The brochure is accompanied by the dust jacket of 'Volume 1' of the Italian edition; photocopies of reviews of the book published in 'Scienza 81' and 'L'Europeo'.
5 pieces; Paper. |
1981 |
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60
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Letter from Mario Bacciani of Rome, Italy, advising that he has sent a copy of the Italian translation of Joseph Needham's 'The Evolution of Oecumenical Science. The Roles of Europe and China' and other papers. The documents also include a copy of Needham's reply.
Creator: Bacciani, Mario; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
25 Nov. 1982–10 Dec. 1982 |
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61
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Correspondence with Anna Raffetto of Guilio Einaudi Editore, Turin, Italy, about progress with the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Raffetto; a copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Raffetto, Anna; Needham, Joseph.
4 sheets; Paper. |
16 Nov. 1982–2 Mar. 1983 |
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62
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Cutting of a 'Times' obituary for Prof. Seiichi Tohata of Tokyo, Japan. Tohata was an eminent economist who also supervised the Japanese translation of 'Science and Civilistion in China'.
1 document; Paper. |
6 June 1981 |
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63
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Cutting of an Italian newspaper article by Franco Fortini, about the translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
1 document; Paper. |
18 June 1981 |
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64
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Letter from Dr. Nivan Gelamonte of Sestri Levante, Italy, about his article on 'Science and Civilisation in China' and related document. The related document is a copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. Agostino Morelli of Sovigliana-Vinci, Near Florence, Italy, recommending the article for publication.
Creator: Gelamonte, Nivan; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
8 Feb. 1984–17 Mar. 1984 |
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65
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Copy of a new publications brochure produced by Guilio Einaudi Editore of Turin, Italy, including an advertisement for the Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volumes 1 and 2'.
2 pieces; Paper. |
1985 |
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66
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Letter from Richenda Buxton of Cambridge University Press, about the completion of the Italian translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 3'.
Creator: Buxton, Richenda.
1 document; Paper. |
9 Dec. 1985 |
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67
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Letter from Prof. Liu Zuwei of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, about his work 'Collections of Essays on Chinese Literature and History' and the Chinese translation of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The documents also include a copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Creator: Liu Zuwei; Needham, Joseph.
2 sheets; Paper. |
15 Nov. 1985–23 Dec. 1985 |
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68
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Letter from Richenda Buxton of Cambridge University Press, about the royalty payments for Italian edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: Buxton, Richenda.
2 sheets; Paper. |
30 Sep. 1986 |
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69
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Correspondence with Lu Jiaxi [??? / Lu Chia-Hsi] and Tsao Tien-chin [??? / Cao Tianqin] of Academia Sinica, about the Chinese title of 'Science and Civilisation in China'. The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Lu and Tsao; copy of 1 letter from Joseph Needham.
Creator: Lu Jiaxi; Tsao Tien-chin; Needham, Joseph.
3 sheets; Paper. |
7 Feb. 1987–28 Apr. 1987 |
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70
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Letter from Hsu Ya-Thing [??? / Xu Yating] of the Shanghai Fisheries College, China, about volumes of 'Science and Civilisation in China' available in Shanghai Municipal Library and other matters. Xu also refers to the possible Chinese translation of Robert Temple's 'China: Land of Discovery and Invention'. The documents also include a related letter from Hsu to Lu Gwei-Djen; copy of Needham's reply to Hsu.
Creator: Hsu Ya-Thing; Needham, Joseph.
5 sheets; Paper. |
29 Apr. 1987–18 May 1987 |
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71
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Letter from Julie McNair of Cambridge University Press, about the discontuation of the series of Italian editions of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Creator: McNair, Julie.
1 document; Paper. |
28 July 1988 |
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72
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Two letters from Chan Sin-Wai of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, to Prof. E. S. Schaffer of the Journals Publicity Department, Cambridge, about the book project 'An Encyclopaedia Dictionary of Chinese-English/English-Chinese Translation'.
Creator: Chan Sin-Wai.
4 sheets; Paper. |
24 May 1990–25 May 1990 |
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73
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Documents relating to Joseph Needham's dealings with Sheila Watson of Watson, Little Limited, Author's Agents of London. The documents include letters from Watson, Little Limited, relating to a French language selection of Needham's writings prepared by Georges Métailié entitled 'Dialogue des Civilisations Chine-Occident: Pour Une Histoire Oecumenique des Sciences'; memorandum of agreement for the French selection; reciepts for payments for BBC radio interviews given by Needham.
Creator: Watson, Sheila.
12 sheets; Paper. |
29 June 1990–5 Feb. 1991 |
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74
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Needham to Dr. Lu Chia-Hsi [??? / Lu Jiaxi]of Academia Sinica, Beijing, China, accompanying a typescript of a preface for the 'definitive' Chinese edition of 'Science and Civilisation in China'.
Paper. |
10 May 1988 |
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75
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Joseph Needham's original file title.
1 document; Paper. |
1960–1979 |
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