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- 1 June 1973-28 June 1973 (Creation)
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1 file
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Comprises photocopies of handwritten letters from Bronowski, and carbon copies of letters from Bronowski and Sylvia Fitzgerald (Editorial Associate to Bronowski).
Subjects include: Bronowski's illness and regret at not having attended the launch of 'The Ascent of Man' in London; success of 'The Ascent of Man'; Bronowski's good wishes for Donald Barham's retirement from Willesden College of Technology, London (they had been friends at school); a suggestion (by Tony Jay) that 'The Ascent of Man' should be turned into a series of teaching aids; Bronowski's thoughts on proposals for a Center for Advanced Study in Religion and Science (letter to Ralph Burhoe); invitations for speaking engagements; and a proposed BBC television programme about the Salk Institute.
Includes letters to Margaret Dorrell, Eirlys Roberts, Nicholas Jardine, and Terry Durham, and a letter of reference for Elaine Lenchuk (was a secretary in the New Programs Office, Salk Institute).
Additionally includes carbon copies of memoranda from Sylvia Fitzgerald about Bronowski's life insurance, retirement plans, payments from the Salk Institute and medical insurance.