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- 26 August 1973-12 September 1974 (Creation)
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Comprises correspondence on 'The Ascent of Man' films being shown by the Smithsonian Institute [mainly at the National Museum of Natural History] in Washington D C, related events and talks given by Bronowski.
Includes correspondence on: the press showing (26 Nov 1973); first public showing (28 Nov 1973); Bronowski speaking to a meeting of community, civic and government leaders (Feb 1974); Bronowski introducing programme 13 and answering questions (24 Feb 1974); Bronowski speaking to the Smithsonian luncheon group (26 Feb 1974) and the Smithsonian Associates (16 May 1974); and the number of showings being increased due to popular demand.
Also includes: lists of people to be invited to the press screening, first public showing, and a V.I.P. party; invitations to events and dinners; a copy of Science News (vol. 104, 8 Dec 1973) containing an article on 'The Ascent of Man' and an interview with Bronowski; a photocopy of an article in the Washington Post (27 Nov 1973) on 'The Ascent of Man'; a draft schedule for Bronowski's visit to Washington D C (21-28 Feb 1974); and a letter to Harry [Boardman, Salk Institute] from Wilton Dillon (Smithsonian) on Bronowski's death.