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- December 1973-June 1974 (Creation)
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Comprises correspondence, notes and further details relating to: Jacob and Rita Bronowski visiting the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia which was showing 'The Ascent of Man' (Apr 1974); a proposed appearance by Bronowski on 'The Mike Douglas Show' (live in Philadelphia); a proposed appearance on 'First Edition' radio programme; Bronowski being interviewed by James Day for 'Day at Night' television programme; Bronowski addressing the Smithsonian Associates in Washington D C (May 1974); Professor Alvin White from Claremont College (California) preparing a course for science teachers based on 'The Ascent of Man'; Little, Brown and Company sending information about the publication of 'The Ascent of Man' to libraries and book sellers (includes a copy of an advert in 'Publishers Weekly', 4 Feb 1974); and a press luncheon in New York.
Also includes travel schedules and itineraries for Bronowski's promotional activities related to 'The Ascent of Man' book publicity; lists of contacts and a list of future commitments (Apr 1974-Jan 1975); lists of invitees for parties hosted by Diana Tead-Michaelis, Joanna Rose and Susan Meredith Richardson; a list of invitees for a press conference in New York; an annotated list of science writers; and annotated copies of a press release about 'The Ascent of Man'.
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This file was originally in a ring binder.