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- 2 August 1965-31 August 1965 (Creation)
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1 file
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Consists of carbon copies of letters sent by Bronowski and Sylvia Hodgson (Secretary to Bronowski). Subjects include: publications by Bronowski including foreign rights; Bronowski's plans to visit Boston and look for a research assistant on Renaissance science; Markham [coal mine/plant] being commissioned by the National Coal Board and producing briquettes; Warren Weaver winning the Arches of Science prize and giving books to the Salk Institute; Bronowski's plans to visit the University of Minnesota (in May 1966); a possible patent application by Leslie Orgel and Dr Ferris for aminomalononitrile; seeking advice on Gödel's theorem (letter to Professor M H A Newman, University of Manchester, United Kingdom); a sculpture by Reg Butler being sent to Bronowski; broadcasts of 'The Identity of Man' lectures; arrangements for Bronowski to lecture on 'The Impact of New Biology' in Seattle, and to deliver an inauguration address at Bennington College (Vermont); arrangements for Bronowski to attend the National Foundation meetings in Philadelphia; and invitations for Bronowski to lecture and address a meeting.
Also includes Deputy Director's weekly summary reports listing correspondence sent to and from the Salk Institute, as well as internal correspondence.