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Two fragments: a charade with an explanatory note by Clarke, both mounted on one sheet, with another marked 'Porson's Charade' in an unidentified hand. (Richard Porson was Regius Prof. of Greek at Cambridge 1792-1808.)

Comprises correspondence on Bronowski becoming an honorary member of the Committee, updates on the Committee's activities and an invitation to attend a seminar.

Also includes a list of Committee members, a published booklet entitled 'The World Development Plan: A Swedish Perspective', a leaflet on the United Nations Population Fund, and draft minutes of a business meeting of the Council for Biology in Human Affairs (Feb 1970).

Comprises correspondence and other material relating to the Salk Institute considering establishing a programme in reproductive physiology. Includes: correspondence on a meeting of the Institute's Fellows with outside experts (Jan 1969); reports on the current state of research into reproductive physiology and biology, including about other research centres; and an information paper on 'The Ford Foundation's activities in Population'.

Consists an envelope containing reprints and photocopies of articles by Imre Lakatos, J W N Watkins, William W Bartley and other authors about Popper's work (some annotated by Bronowski), with a programme for an International Colloquium on the Philosophy of Science.

Also includes a second envelope listing the contents and containing reprints of articles by Popper and a page from an article by [Henryk] Skolimowski. [Some of this material was used as source material for Bronowski's Bampton lectures on 'Magic Science and Civilization'].

Consists of photocopies and reprints of articles, published letters and lectures by Popper (3 were sent to Bronowski by the author and annotated as such), with an envelope listing the contents of this file and Bronowski 7/1/121.

A reprint of 'Quantum Mechanics without "The Observer"' has been annotated [by Bronowski].

Also includes: a volume of Ratio (journal) containing 'On the Status of Science and Metaphysics: Two radio talks' by Popper; a booklet (in Italian) about the life and scientific work of Popper; and 'The Novelty of Popper's Philosophy of Science' by Joseph Agassi.

Comprises correspondence between Bronowski and Popper mainly relating to Popper being a Visiting Fellow at the Salk Institute (Jan-Feb 1967).

Also includes copies of correspondence between Popper and others at the Salk Institute, and internal memoranda from the Salk Institute, mostly relating to arrangements for Popper's Visiting Fellowship.

Additionally includes: correspondence between Irving Bengelsdorf (Los Angeles Times science writer) and Bronowski relating to arrangements for an interview of Popper; correspondence with Avrum Stroll (University of California at San Diego) relating to a lecture on 'Three Idols of Empiricism' that Popper was to give at the University; a photocopy of a biography of Popper from 'Who's Who'; an original and 2 prints of a black and white photograph [of Popper at the Salk Institute]; photocopies of press cuttings about Popper's visit to the Salk Institute; handwritten notes by Bronowski about the philosophy of Karl Popper; a reprint of 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' by Popper; and notices about seminars that Popper was to give at the Institute.

Comprises photocopied annotated typescripts of Bronowski's essay 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' (1967) written for a volume on 'The Philosophy of Karl Popper', with a letter from Eugene Freeman (Open Court Publishing Company) on sending a copy edited manuscript of Bronowski's essay and notes of corrections to be made.

Comprises: an annotated "master copy" and publishers proofs of Bronowski's essay on 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' written for inclusion in a volume on 'The Philosophy of Karl Popper'; a typescript of a paragraph to be added; annotated single pages; and copies of letters to Professor Thomas M Cover from Bronowski giving his views on a paper by Cover, and to Paul Schilpp (editor, The Library of Living Philosopher) on corrections to 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge'.

Consists of an annotated "master copy" of Bronowski's essay on 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' written for inclusion in a volume on 'The Philosophy of Karl Popper'.

Comprises an annotated draft typescript of 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge', notes on the sequence of points to include in the article and of significant dates.

Comprises correspondence with Professor Rubin Gotesky (Editor, 'The Philosophy Forum') on publishing 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' in the journal, and a copy of a letter to Open Court Publishing Company on ordering reprints of 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' from 'The Philosophy of Karl Popper'.

Comprises material relating to an article on 'Humanism and the Growth of Knowledge' that Bronowski wrote for inclusion in a volume on Karl Popper in 'The Library of Living Philosophers'.

These are receipts made by A. Knowles of the Poor's Rate payment to the Parish of All Saints by the Rev. Dr. French for Lady Day and Michaelmas 1845. The total amount is £2.5.0.

Received of Jesus College the sum of £30 2s in respect of the poor rate of the parish of Hundon. Rate made 23rd Oct on £602 assessment at 12d in the pound (9d towards poor rate, 3d towards school board rate).

Set of 12 poor rate receipts paid to the Cambridge Union, dating between 22 November 1879 and 20 September 1880. Including three for Sedge Hall (two for 4s 8d and one for 5s 8d); two for Little Manor Street (12s 10d); one for Kings Street (16s 11d); and one for Kings Street and Belmont Place (18s 12d). On the reverse of the receipts are lists of names, likely residents of the properties, including: Mr J. Hawes, Mr J. Pettitt, Mrs M. A. Ivett, Mrs H. Hayell, Mr. C. Storey, Mrs A. Dawkins, Mr P. G. Alderton, Mr Levett and Mrs. J. Lovell.

Four receipts for the quarterly payment of poor rate in the parish of All Saints, paid by the Master and Fellows of Jesus College. Three payments of £23 7s, dated 11th February, 30th April and 16th November 1864. One payment for £21 8s 1d, dated 17th October 1864. All signed H. Fuller, assistant overseer. On reverse of sheets are calculations of subscriptions paid to the asylum, the poor rate, the Cambridge Union, the land tax and the Borough rate

Three receipts for payment of the Poor Rate by Jesus College (on behalf of tenants or tenements, unclear abbreviation). First bill dated 11th October 1864 for the poor rate assessed on the 19th July, totalling 8s 3d. Second bill paid 8th June for the assessment on the 21st April 1864, totalling 9s. Third bill dated 11th March for the assessment on the 21st January, totalling 18s. All signed by H. Fuller, the assistant overseer.

Three receipts for the payment of the Poor Rate by The Master and Fellows of Jesus College in the Parish of All Saints. Includes note totalling the poor rate payments. First receipt: payment of £23 7s, the Poor Rate on £467 assessment on the 27th July 1865, dated 13th October. Second receipt: payment of £19 9s 2d, the Poor Rate on £467 assessment on the 20th April 1865, received 5th June. Third receipt: payment of £23 7s, the Poor Rate on £467 assessment on the 19th January 1865, received 13th February. All signed by H. Fuller, the assistant overseer.

Four receipts for the quarterly payment of poor rate in the parish of Holy Trinity, paid by Jesus College tenants. All payments of 9s. dated 17th December 1862, 18th February 1863, 15th May 1863 and 19th October 1863. All signed H. Fuller, Assistant Overseer

Receipt for the poor rate of the parish of Hundon received of Jesus College, £39 13s 10 and a quarter d.

Receipt for payment of poor rates by Jesus College, amounting to £20 19s 2d. Signed by R. Gibbons.

Receipt for the payment of poor rates amounting to £20 19s 2d, paid by Jesus College.

Receipt for the poor rate of the parish of Hundon received of the Master and Fellows of Jesus College, £18 18s 6 and a quarter d. Signed as received by Deaks [?] Overseer.

Assessment no. 26. Receipt to the Bursar of Jesus College, in the Parish of Cambridge, for £55 5s 6d paid based on "Rateable Value of Buildings and other Hereditaments not being Agricultural Land" for the poor rate of the parish.

Receipt for the poor rate of the parish of Hundon received of Jesus College, £30 4s 10d.

Five receipts, four for Poor Rate and the final for Church Rate, in the Parish of All Saints, received of the Master and Fellows of Jesus College in January, April, September and October (last has no date of payment - possibly June), on an assessment of £467, for the sums of £25 5s 11d in January; £23 7s each in April, September and October; and £4 17s 3 1/2d for the final receipt. All signed by N. Fuller, assistant overseer, except for the final which is signed by H M Ransom, the churchwarden, and J. Creeke.

Receipt for the payment of £25 16s 10 1/2d in poor rates, paid by Jesus College. Rough workings on the reverse.

Receipt for the poor rate of the parish of Hundon received of Jesus College, £26 9s 2 and three quarter d.

Parish of All Saints Poor Rate payment (No. 223) of 11s 8d made 9th January 1840 to J Knowles

Parish of All Saints Poor Rate payment (No. 223) of 10s 0d made 8th April 1840 to J Knowles

Parish of All Saints Poor Rate payment (No. 226) of 10s 0d made 16th October 1840 to J Knowles

Parish of All Saints Poor Rate payment (No. 224) of 16s 8d made 17th October 1839 to J Knowles

Ten receipts for poor relief payments, received of the Master and Fellows of Jesus College for the parish of All Saints', Cambridge. Two paid on 10th February, two on 2nd May, four on 5th August, two on 10th November. Payments range from £7 19s 1/2d to £23 7s. All signed by George Farney, collector and assistant overseer, based at 23 Corn-Exchange Street.

Parish of All Saints Poor Rate payment (No. 226) of 10s 0d made 9th July 1840 to J Knowles

Receipt for £26-8-1 1/2 for poor relief in the parish of Hundon, on £633 assessment, at ten pence in the pound. Signed off by Robert Gibbons.

Received of Jesus College the sum of £26 13s 10d, in respect of the poor rate for the parish of Hundon, established as 8s in a pound on £625 15s of rented property. Signed off by Robert Gibbons.

There are four colleges in the parish, whose servants gain settlements and are a financial burden, the colleges pay very little. The opinion of counsel was sought to see if the colleges are liable to pay Poor Rate. The opinion was that they are not liable if they are extra-parochial. Parishes should ask the colleges to obtain for them a greater proportion of the money paid by the University to the colleges in lieu of rates.

Five poor rate bills and one highway rate bill from the parish of Hundon. First poor rate bill totals £22 13s 7½d. Received of Mr. Cuthbert. Signed by William Golding. Second poor rate bill totals £5 13s 4½d. Received of the Masters and Fellows of Jesus College. Signed by Charles Deeks, collector. Third poor rate bill totals £30 4s 10d. Received of the Masters and Fellows of Jesus College. Signed by Henry Choat. Fourth poor rate bill totals £30 4s 10d. Received of the Masters and Fellows of Jesus College. Signed by Henry Choat. Fifth poor rate bill totals £26 9s 3d. Received of the Masters and Fellows of Jesus College. Signed by William Golding. Highway rate bill totals £7 11s 2½d. Received of the Masters and Fellows of Jesus College. Signed by Charles Deeks, surveyor.

Collection of 4 Poor Rate bills. A total of £6 12s 9d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 4 Poor Rate bills. A total of £4 19s 7d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 4 Poor Rate bills. A total of £3 11s 6d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Poor Rate bills for the parish of Hundon. One signed by William Golding, two by R. Keene, and one by John Mansfield.

Collection of 7 Poor Rate bills. A total of £3 1s 9d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 7 Poor Rate bills. A total of £2 6s 7d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 6 Poor Rate bills. A total of £2 3s 2d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 7 Poor Rate bills. A total of £3 1s 9d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Collection of 3 Poor Rate bills, 1904-1905. A total of £4 8s 4d paid to the Parish of Cambridge.

Paid to the City of London Union. £22 8s for the Poor Rate for 60 Aldermanbury.

Paid 5s for poor rate. Signed J Bonnett, overseer