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- 28 August 1970-31 July 1974 (Creation)
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Comprises correspondence relating to: Derfer's work in educational philosophy and on the 'Two Cultures' debate; Bronowski sending Derfer copies of his books and articles; Derfer taking a sabbatical from the University of Redlands and being a visiting fellow at the Salk Institute (from Jan 1973); comments on draft chapters a book entitled 'Conscience and Culture' which Derfer was writing whilst at the Salk, and for which Bronowski was one of the subjects; Derfer's proposal for a "Bronowski Center for Integrating Studies" and an approach made to Claremont University Center about this; Bronowski commending Derfer for work done whilst at the Salk; research proposals, grant applications and a fellowship application; Bronowski giving a convocation address at the University of Redlands (c. Jan 1973); an interview of Bronowski conducted by Derfer and published in 'The American Scholar'.
Also includes: copies of research proposals/grant applications for a research project on "The Ethical Dimensions of Knowing in a Technological Society"/"Biology and the Ethical Dimensions of Knowing" for which Derfer was to be the principle investigator; a draft orientation paper by Derfer entitled "The Activity of Meaning: A Biography of the Two Cultures Debate"; postcards and a newsletter about the University of Redlands; and a copy of 'R G Collingwood' by E W F Tomlin.