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- 1964-1970 (Creation)
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1 file
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Comprises: typescript biographies (1964, Apr 1965, Jul 1965, Oct 1965, Jul 1966, Apr 1967, Jun 1967, Dec 1967, Jan 1969); draft typescript biographies (c. 1965, c, 1969, 1970); notes on Bronowski's work relating to Leonardo Da Vinci (1967); various lists and notes on Bronowski's publications; completed questionnaires and draft biographical entries for publication in biographical directories such as 'Who's Who'; copies of published biographies from directories; correspondence with biographical directories; and some copies of letters summarising Bronowski's work or giving biographical details.
Also includes: an extract from a memorandum prepared for the Commonwealth Foundation by Renato Dulbecco about Bronowski and his work at the Salk Institute (16 Dec 1964); and a copy of a letter to Gerard Piel from Warren Weaver asking him to accept the position of chairman for fundraising activity at the Salk Institute and informing Piel that Bronowski had been made Deputy Director for scientific and academic affairs at the Salk Institute (2 Mar 1964).