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- 10 October 1957-14 February 1974 (Creation)
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Comprises correspondence with Harper & Row publishers (Harper & Brothers before 1963).
Subjects include: a request for suggestions of titles to be reprinted as part of a series on the history of ideas; proposed paperback publication of 'The Common Sense of Science'; publication of 'Science and Human Values'; articles by Bronowski proposed for inclusion in Harper's Magazine including 'Architecture as a Science', 'Architecture as an Art' and 'The Shape of Things'; 'The Harper Encyclopedia of Science'; Bronowski sending a prospectus for a book on astronomy by Professor Ivan King; Bronowski's article 'Biography of an Atom' being turned into a book for 9 to 12 year olds and a later Japanese edition; a proposed book on scientific method for children (refused); an 'Aldous Huxley memorial volume 1894-1963' edited by Julian Huxley; royalty payments, orders and charges for books purchased; advice on press clippings agencies; articles by Bronowski on 'Real responsibilities of the Scientist' (1956) and 'The Creative Process' (1958) being reprinted in 'Science and Society' by Thomas Clareson; a manuscript on gravity (included) produced [for a children's book] from Bronowski's article 'How things change' which Bronowski refused permission for.
Also includes correspondence with [Augustus] Cass Canfield Senior on the death of his sister Mary, and with Cass Canfield Junior on lunch meetings.