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Bill for loads of Bricks and Bats for £7 0d 0s for Charles Deeks paid to Rob Bear. Signed by Rob Bear.

A brief history of the Jesus College Cambridge Society (JCCS) written by Adrian Greenwood (Honorary Secretary, 1998)

Brief note from David Symons, in manuscript, undated, with four attachments, stating that the enclosures were found while tidying up a filing cabinet. The attachments consist in two sets of of coin images with manuscript captions that read "Stewarby: two early coins of Richard II" and "Stewartby: Edward Boar's head halfpence". The note is on Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery stationary the names the Director as Bruce Epps, who retired in 2000.

Brief note from George Boon, in manuscript, dated 15 April 1981, without addressee, providing cover for a photocopy of a paper in typescript, twelve pages in length, entitled "The Wenallt Hoard", found "June 8th" [1980] on the north side of Cardiff in the foothills of Caerphilly Mountain between Cardiff and the town of Caerphilly. There is a note at the conclusion of the paper indicating that it was read at the "British Num. Soc., Warburg Institute, London, March 24th, 1981".

Brief note from Philip Grierson, manuscript, dated from Cambridge on 19 September 1991, with one attachment. The note serves in the place of a cover letter for the attachment, which consists in a photocopy of PG's contribution to James Powell's Medieval Studies in a new edition.

Brief "post-it" note from Philip Grierson, manuscript, dated from Cambridge on 19 September 1991, with one attachment. The note serves in the place of a cover letter for the attachment, which consists in an offprint of the text of an interview with Philip Grierson published in the Numismatic Circular.

"Bristol Suite" for organ. Published by Novello (in Novello Modern Organ Repertory series) in D major. Mertronome marking: minim = 76. I: Recitative, II: Contra, III: Dance, IV: Division, V: Ground, VI: Epilogue.

Bristol Suite for organ in D major. I: [untitled], II: Contra, III: Dance, IV: Division, V: Ground, VI: Epilogue.
There are two loose sheets ( one manuscript, one a photocopy with some rewriting in green ink) containing a re-layout of bars 18 to 24 of V: Ground.

Loose sheet containing pencil notes on the subject of advertising.

File of correspondence, largely personal congratulations, concerning Laurence Picken's election as Fellow of the British Academy. Individual messages of congratulation from colleagues and friends, including William Chadwell Haddad, Professor Glanville Williams, Sir George Clark, Dr Sydney Smith, W. G. Beasley, Gerald Kerkut, Professor M.I. Finley, Arthur Munday.

Letters to Lawrence Picken from the British Academy informing him of his election to the Fellowship, kept with a printed copy of the Presidential Address by Sir Denys Page, 11 Jul 1973.

Comprises correspondence with the BBC mainly relating to radio and television broadcasts.

Subjects include: publishing talks by Bronowski on Shakespeare (1964); audio tape of Bronowski's discussion with John Maddox and Mary Stocks (1964); 'A New Dialogue on Two World Systems' winning an Ohio State award given by the Institute of education by Radio-Television, Columbus (1965); proposals for Bronowski to appear on 'Any Questions?' radio programme; broadcasting 'The Identity of Man' lectures; a programme on Sir Julian Huxley to be broadcast on his 80th birthday (1967) with a copy of Bronowski's notes for his contribution; filming an interview with Bronowski in Atlanta, Georgia, to appear in 'Towards Tomorrow' (1967) on Utopian themes; films on Leonardo da Vinci and William Blake; an article that Bronowski wrote for the Radio Times on 'The Realism of William Blake'; a proposal for the Salk Institute to appear on 'Tomorrow's World' television programme (1969); proposed and planned appearances of Bronowski on 'Panorama' (1969) and 'A Chance to Meet' (1972) television programmes; and a request for Bronowski to be involved with the televising of a chess event (1973).

Individual correspondents include Aubrey Singer, Martin Esslin, George Steedman, Adrian Malone (on subjects including asking Bronowski to recommend him to Francis Crick), David Kennard (producer, religious programmes) and Michael Bowen (producer, 'Any Questions?').

Also contains a preliminary outline of 'Utopian Theme' by Paul Turner and a poem by Robert Reid about 'The Ascent of Man'.

Comprises correspondence on: Judith Bronowski and her husband (Robert Grant) visiting Mexico City to film for documentary films on Mexican folk arts; tracing Bronowski's daughter, Clare, who was in Mexico [to tell her of Bronowski's death]; Sylvia Fitzgerald sending a list of British, Canadian, New Zealand and Australian scientists working at the Salk Institute. The list of scientists is included.

Comprises correspondence relating to meetings of the Advisory Council (which Bronowski was a member of) and the Boston Congress of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (1970).

Also includes a leaflet on the congress, a British Humanist Association newsletter (Nov 1969) and annual reports (1965 & 1967).

Comprises: a copy of 'Humanist News' (June 1972) reporting on the campaign including Bronowski speaking at a meeting of the Association in Caxton Hall (11 May 1972); and the 9th annual report (for 1971) of the British Humanist Association including a photograph of Bronowski (part of the advisory council for the Association).

Comprises correspondence relating to a meeting of the Society on 'The Social Impact of Modern Biology', which was supported by the Council for Biology in Human Affairs (Salk Institute). Includes a press cutting on Bronowski speaking at the conference and a booklet with the conference programme and abstracts.

The majority of the correspondence is with Professor Maurice Wilkins, President of the Society.

A collection of picture postcards of Cambridge colleges and Cambridgeshire villages compiled by Freddie Brittain.

1. Boat Houses and Victoria Bridge

2. Cambridge, River Cam, May Week

3. Cambridge, 'The Green Dragon' Ferry, Chesterton

4. Crescent Series, No. 63. Downing College Boat-House

5. Crescent Series, No. 69. Clare College Boat-House

6. Crescent Series, No. 20, 'Goldie' (University) Boat-House

7. Gate of Honour, Gonville & Caius College

8. First Court, Pembroke College

9. The Senate House

10. Emmanuel College

11. The Great Gate, Trinity College

12. Fountain in Great Court, Trinity College

13. Clock Tower, Trinity College

14. Trinity College Avenue

15. St John's College Chapel

16. St John' s College and Divinity Schools

17. St John's College

18. The Bridge of Sighs

19. Sidney Sussex College

20. Queen's College

21. Christ's College

22. Front Court, Peterhouse

23. Clare College

24. King's College

25. King's College Screen

26. Corpus Christi College

27. Choir West, King's College

28. King's College Chapel

29. Great St Mary's Church

30. Crescent Series, No. 19. Trinity College Boat-House

31. Crescent Series, No. 17. Lady Margaret Boat-House

32. View on the Granta

33. Trumpington Church

34. Byron's Pool

35. Grantchester Mill

36. Grantchester Church

37. Grantchester Village

38. Madingley Church

39. Great Shelford Church

40. Great Shelford Village

41. Ditton Church

42. The River Cam near Fen Ditton

43. Ditton Village

44. Milton Village

45. The River Cam at Horningsea

46. Bridge Hotel, Clayhithe

47. Great Abington

48. Little Abington

49. Hildersham

50. Horseheath

51. High Street, Linton

52. Horn Lane Bridge, Linton

53. Shelford Road, Whittlesford

54. St John's Street, Duxford

55. Balsham

56. Pampisford

57. Babraham

58. Babraham [Church]

59. Castle Camps Church

60. Tadlow Church

61. Bourn

62. Swaffham Prior [Church]

63. The Two Churches, Swaffham Prior

64. Swaffham Prior Church

65. Burwell Church

66. Burwell Church Interior

67. Interior Burwell Church

68. Interior Burwell Church

69. The Causeway, Soham

70. St Andrew's Church, Soham

71. Interior St Andrew's Church, Soham

72. Rectory Road, Outwell

73. The Aqueduct, Outwell

74. St Clements Church, Outwell

75. The Ouse and Cutter Inn, Ely

76. Ely Cathedral from the River

77. Bird's Eye view of Ely from Cathedral

78. Ely Cathedral, West Tower from South

79. Ely Cathedral, from the South

80. Ely Cathedral, East End and Chapter House

81. Ely Cathedral, W. Towers

82. Ely: The Cathedral, Nave, E.

83. Ely Cathedral, Choir, E.

84. Ely Cathedral, The Reredos

85. Ely Cathedral, Lady Chapel

86. Ely Cathedral, N Choir Aisle, W.

87. Bishop Alcock Chapel, Ely Cathedral

88. St Catherine's Chapel, Ely Cathedral

89. Ely Cathedral, Choir, W.

90. Ely Cathedral, Prior's Door

91. Ely Cathedral, N. Transept & Lantern

Materials relating to Brittain, particularly with regard to the parish of St. Giles, South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Collected by Ralph Frederick Bootman (1927-2020), organist of St. Giles' and Secretary to the Parochial Church Council. The file includes:

Two photographs of Brittain's room in College, one with a Christmas greeting inscirbed on the reverse.
Newspaper cutting regarding Brittain's wedding.
Promotional flyer for St. Giles' Church Christmas fare, 1952.
Magazine cutting 'At the top of Ridge Hill' by F. Brittain.
'Allen Hay, 1866-1954 - a Memorial Address given in South Mymms Parish Church on Sunday, May 16th, 1954' by F. Brittain.
'South Mymms Church History - Mr. F. Brittain's Interesting Address' reprinted from the Barnet Press, Saturday 12 August 1933.
'The Procession' by F. Brittain.
Menu for the 2nd Annual Dinner of the 'St. Giles', South Mymms to Cambridge' Pilgrims, 1 January 1954.
Menu for a dinner at College, 22 July 1950 (including label taken fomr a bottle of Jesus College Ale).
Menu from dinner at College, 7 May 1955.
'The Parish Church of St. Giles, South Mymms - A Little Guide' printed December 1962.
'St. Giles Parish Church, South Mymms - Restoration Fund' booklet (undated, post-1962).
Article 'The "Patriarch" of South Mimms - A vivid personality described by Dr. Frederick Brittain', 22 May 1954.

Includes correspondence relating to acquisition of painting and amounts paid for conservation work. Also notebook and presentation copy of list of subscribers who contributed towards cost of painting, both of which also include transcription of speech by Ven. John Du Boulay Lance, Archdeacon of Wells, given at presentation of cheque for painting to Brittain at Skinners' Hall, 21st March 1966.

Consists of a photocopy of 'A Reformulation of the Yerkes-Dodson Law', with an envelope listing the article.

Comprises a series of files relating to television and radio broadcasts, organised alphabetically.

Includes general brochure containing basic information about capacities of various rooms in College and what they can be used for, c. 1990; two different designed Conference Pads c. 1984 and c. 1990s; information leaflets concerning facilities available in the prioress' room, the Coleridge room, Upper Hall, Alcock Room and Cranmer Room, c. 2010; Conference office 2014 desk calendar; West Court brochure and list of costs for conference facilities, 2017; brochure entitled 'Invitation to become a Member of the Rustat Conferences, Jesus College, Cambridge

Mrs Gilder of Bromley College having requested Mr Baker of St John's to inform the Bursar of Jesus, that the letter from him reached her on the 10th instant. Mr Baker called on Mr Hustler, and was disappointed in not meeting with him at his rooms.

St John's, Thursday morning.

Consists of a note from John Zane [Director of Communication, Salk Institute] to Bronowski, about press stories.

The log book (diary) contains entries written by Bronowski and Walley, 15 Jul- 2 Aug 1946.
Francis Walley and Bronowski were also part of the group from the Home Office who visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki to report on the effects of the atomic bombs as part of the British Mission (1945).

Consists of an audio recording, 58 minutes long. The recording starts part way through Bronowski speaking which continues until 50 minutes.

Comprises: a programme and invitation to the BBC tribute to Bronowski held in the Concert Hall of Broadcasting House (16 Jan 1975); a note to the file about the tribute (also send to Bronowski's daughters); and a carbon copy of a letter to Henry Moore from Sylvia Fitzgerald about a proposed sculpture to commemorate Bronowski.

The Bronowski Collection contains papers, photographs, audio recordings and films, mainly originating from work carried out by Bronowski after he moved to La Jolla, California, in 1964. Most series are from Bronowski's office at the Salk Institute and were organised by his secretaries. Earlier material can be found in Bronowski 1 "Old Files".

Comprises letters from donors, and lists of donors to the Bronowski Memorial Fund at the Salk Institute. Also includes a carbon copy of a letter to Aubrey Singer (BBC) from Frederic de Hoffman (President, Salk Institute) asking for colour prints of 'The Ascent of Man' films, and a carbon copy of a memorandum to de Hoffman sending names of contacts at local television stations.

Contains: a poem by Bronowski about genetics (12 Nov 1972); pages from 'TV guide' with schedules including 'The World of William Blake' [United States title for 'A Man is, So he sees'] (20 May 1969) and 'Science and Society' (19 Jul 1970); a press cutting and photocopy of an article about the United States space programme which quoted from Bronowski's 'The Common Sense of Science' (The New York Times, 7 Feb 1971); a photocopy of a letter by Bronowski about Galileo published in The New York Review (9 Mar 1972); a photocopy of a page from a publication about "science support" and featuring a photograph of the Salk Institute Council for Biology in Human Affairs; a press cutting of 'The Drama is Cloak and Dagger' by Bronowski (a review of 'The Physicists' play by Friedrich Durrenmatt (The San Diego Union, 31 Jul 1966); a typescript, annotated photocopy and a copy of The Nation containing 'The Fruits of the Two Seasons' by Bronowski (review of 'Blake and Tradition' by Kathleen Raine, 22 Dec 1969); a photocopy of 'High-Minded and Light-Hearted' by Bronowski about Bertrand Russell (The Nation, 16 Feb 1970); a press cutting of 'The New Medicine Looks into Our Old Problems' (S. F. Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, California Living, Mar 1970) about Bronowski and the Salk Institute; a press cutting from The Christian Science Monitor on 'The impact of research' discussing the Salk Institute Council for Biology in Human Affairs' (21-24 Feb 1970); a reprint of 'Language, Name and Concept' by Bronowski and Ursula Bellugi (Science, 8 May 1970) with a photocopy of a published letter by Bronowski and Ursula Bellugi about Washoe the Chimpanzee (Science, 24 Jul 1970); a reprint of a review by Giustino Broccolini of the Italian edition of 'The Identity of Man'; a leaflet publicising 'Nature and Knowledge: The Philosophy of Contemporary Science' (publication of Bronowski's Condon lectures); a promotional leaflet about the Salk Institute; a copy of the Cambridge Review containing 'Technology and Culture in Evolution' by Bronowski (8 May 1970); a promotional leaflet for "Homefire: no smoke, full flame, living fire" from the National Coal Board [relates to Bronowski's involvement with developing smokeless fuels]; a page from The San Diego Union television schedule containing an article about Bronowski's television film on William Blake (The San Diego Union TV Week, 18-24 May 1969); a reprint of 'On the Uniqueness of Man' (Bronowski's review of 'Biology and Man' by George Gaylord Simpson, Science, 15 Aug 1969); photocopies of press cuttings from the United Kingdom of reviews of 'As a man is, so he sees' (about William Blake) and 'Leonardo da Vinci' television films (Jan and Feb 1969); a photocopy of an article in Italian about Bronowski and 'The Identity of Man' (Della Scuola, 10 Oct 1968); a photocopy of 'Order and Disorder' by Bronowski for the 17th International Design Conference, Aspen (23 Jun 1967); a cutting from Medical World News featuring photographs of Melvin Cohn, and Bronowski speaking to Francis Crick at the Salk Institute (13 Dec 1968); a press cutting and photocopy of articles by Irving S Bengelsdorf (Science Editor, Los Angeles Times) sent to Bronowski by Bengelsdorf (1966); a Salk Institute newsletter containing articles on Karl Popper being a visiting Fellow at the Institute and Bronowski delivering the Condon lectures (vol. 2, no. 1, May 1967); a promotional leaflet for Bronowski's lecture to the Women's Association of the Salk Institute on 'Science and Imagination' (5 May 1965); a typescript of 'The Impact of New Science' delivered at the Fortune magazine California conference (May 1967); a press release about publication of 'The Face of Violence' (15 May 1967); press cuttings of reviews of 'The Face of Violence' book, 'The Western Intellectual Tradition' and 'The Identity of Man'; a leaflet for 'Man and Nature in the Renaissance' symposium (Committee on the Renaissance, University of California at San Diego and the Salk Institute) featuring a lecture on 'Magic and Science in Renaissance Humanism' by Bronowski (12 May 1968); a promotional poster for Bronowski's 'The Identity of Man' lectures at Sherwood Hall, La Jolla; a photocopy of an article entitled 'Why our scientists are about to be dragged, moaning, into politics' by John Fischer (Harper's Magazine, Sep 1966) which mentions Bronowski; a press cutting of 'Scientists should not work for State' by Gerald Leach about a lecture on ['The Disestablishment of Science'] given by Bronowski at a conference on 'The Social Impact of Modern Biology' (The Observer, 29 Nov 1970); and a copy of the San Diego Union newspaper containing 'Globe to show 'Face of Violence'' (24 Jan 1971).

Also includes a certificate given to Bronowski by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El, San Diego, on honouring him as a "Gentleman of Distinction" (25 Jan 1969).

Consists of a National Coal Board diary containing notes of reminders and engagements. The annotation "Bronowski residence" has been changed to "Bronowski office".

Includes entries in Bronowski's handwriting up to March, entries which include family birthdays [written in by one of Bronowski's children], and entries in secretaries' handwriting from February. Most entries are written in January to March.

Consists of an audio recording from a session on 'Jacob Bronowski and His Work' at 'The Legacy of Jacob Bronowski' symposium. [Speakers were James Ham (Dean of the School of Graduate Studies), Omond Solandt and Aubrey Singer].

Side A is 46 minutes long. Side B is blank.

Consists of an audio recording from a session on 'Jacob Bronowski and His Work' and an introduction to films by Bronowski at 'The Legacy of Jacob Bronowski' symposium. [Speakers were Aubrey Singer, Lister Sinclair and James Ham].

Side A is 46 minutes and 20 seconds long. Side B is 8 minutes and 20 seconds long.

Comprises an annotated proof copy of 'Language in a Biological Frame' by Bronowski [for publication in 'Current Trends in Linguistics', vol. 12 (edited by Thomas Sebeok)].

A collection of original letters written by Jacob Bronowski to his former London neighbour and long-time friend Bill Dorrell (one folder), with draft poems (one folder) and related ephemera (one folder).

Consists of: proceedings of the 18th annual conference of the National Smoke Abatement Society (Sep 1951); programme and papers of the convention of the Coal Utilisation Council (Oct 1953); 'Some Aspects of Coal Pyrolysis' by Sir Charles Ellis (scientific member of the National Coal Board) from the 19th autumn research meeting of the Institute of Gas Engineers (Nov 1953) with a copy of 'Plastic Properties of Coking Coals' (Feb 1953) by Bronowski and others; a reprint of Bronowski's closing address from an international conference on 'Chemical Engineering in the Coal Industry' organised by the National Coal Board (1957); 'Report of the Committee on Solid Smokeless Fuels' (Apr 1960); 'Report from the Select Committee on Nationalised Industries' (Feb 1962).

Consists of an audio tape. 1 hour, 55 minutes and 40 seconds long.

Includes: permission forms to broadcast Bronowski's scripts; records of broadcasts and money paid; correspondence regarding fees for solo talks and participation in discussions; a handwritten numbered list of television appearances including money paid.

Comprises: a typescript, photocopies, an annotated galley proof and press cuttings of articles; notes, a script and typescripts (most annotated) for lectures and television programmes; and typescripts of chapters from 'The Western Intellectual Tradition' about Leonardo da Vinci.

Also includes: correspondence with Dr Ladislao Reti (San Paulo, Brazil) and booklets (in Italian) about da Vinci by Reti; correspondence from Bruce Mazlish about references for Bronowski's research on Leonardo da Vinci; and an information booklet on The Leonardo Academy (An Institute for Advanced Study of Art and Science under the Aegis of Humanism).

Correspondence relating to acquisition of Bronze Horse which was first shown in College at the 1988 'Sculpture in the Close' exhibition; Loan agreement for the bronze horse to the College, between the Mullins Foundation, Jesus College and Barry Flanagan, 1991; Photograph showing horse with traffic cone on back, c. 2000; Deed of gift between James Barry Flanagan and the College, 18 June 2003;

Consists of a reprint of 'Can Science be Planned?', with an envelope listing the reprint.

Comprises: correspondence between Bronowski and Goldberg about the Council for Biology in Human Affairs at the Salk Institute applying for, and receiving, funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to employ Goldberg as a researcher; Goldberg's curriculum vitae; a typescript of 'Humanism: The Unfinished Task' by Goldberg; and a letter to Bronowski from David Hawkins (University of Colorado) about Bronowski's writing on John von Neumann, with a reply from Bronowski mentioning that Goldberg (a former student of Hawkins') was being considered for doing research with Bronowski.

Comprises: typescript poems signed by Bronowski (all 1939); a photocopy of 'The Thumb in the Margin' poem (Feb-Apr 1940); photocopies of poems by Bronowski sent to Bill [Dorrell] (1928-1937); and a letter from Bronowski to Rita on their 41st wedding anniversary (16 Feb 1955).