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- 1 February 1966-28 February 1966 (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: discussions (about science education, culture and possible fields of research) begun during Bronowski's visit to the University of Texas; Bronowski having visited the Dickson Art Center (University of California at Los Angeles); arrangements for Bronowski visiting Mexico City with Rita and Judith Bronowski; arrangements for Bronowski to meet Judith Bronowski in New York and fly to Mexico City together (Mar 1966); a [Michael] Polanyi symposium to be held at the Salk Institute; publications by Bronowski; plans for Bronowski to visit India; thanking Harald Esch for presenting his paper on 'The Evolution of the Language of the Bees' [at a seminar at the Salk Institute]; a bronze sculpture ('Mazehead') by Michael Ayrton being ready for shipment to Bronowski; and Lloyds Bank Chess Club winning the London Business House Chess Championship.
Also includes a copy of a letter from Bronowski to Indira Ghandi congratulating her on becoming Prime Minister of India, and a copy of a recommendation for Dr Grene being given a grant.