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This work formed Ho's Ph.D. thesis. On the front of the file, Joseph Needham notes 'text in special box-file'.

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The passage provides 'a statement of the doctrine of the inner and outer macrobiogens, all within the enchymoma realm' (See 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 5', p. 40). The typescript translation has been heavily annotated and was 'redone by GDL [Lu Gwei-Djen] & JN [Joseph Needham], 16 Jan 69, just before she had to go to Papworth'.

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The notes have been annotated by Joseph Needham.

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The typescript has been partly corrected by Joseph Needham.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

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The documents also include a related letter from Ho at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, about the incorrect use of an illustration from the 'Wu Ching Tsung Yao' [武經總要 / Wu Jing Zong Yao], (24 April 1980).

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The related documents comprise a copy of Joseph Needham's reply; typed list of points on the letter prepared by Ho Peng-Yoke. Other matters discussed include Chinese alchemical texts.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

Scope and Contents Litsch asks specifically about the texts which should be studied for the history of alchemy during the the Thang and Sung; the exchange of information between China and the Hellenistic-Arab tradition; the amount of work done on the 'Tshan Thung Chhi [參同契 / Can Tong Qi]'; the religious or philosophical significance of scientific categories for Taoism; the influence of number-mysticism on the charms or talismans mentioned in the 'Pao Phu Tzu [抱朴子 / Bao Pu Zi]' and 'Tshan Thung Chhi [參同契 / Can...

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Needham's reply provides an introduction to Michel Strickmann and recommends him for a post at Griffith University. The documents also include a draft of Needham's letter.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Fonds:

This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

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Other matters discussed include funding for the East Asian History of Science Trust.
Attached to the letter is a copy of an article by Ho entitled 'An Impression of the Fung Ping-Shan Library', ('Interflow', 1983).

Scope and Contents The letters discuss practical arangements for the stay. Joseph Needham's letter stresses the need for help in the history of chemistry area. He suggests that 'it might be a great help if you would have a look at some of the alchemical books in the Tao Tsang' and mentions an 'invaluable memorandum' by Tshao Thien-Chhin [曹天欽 / Cao Tianqin] 'based on a thorough investigation of these alchemical books'. Joseph Needham's letter is also concerned with comets as 'we have been having great...

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The related documents comprise a copy of Joseph Needham's reply; draft of Needham's reply; copy of a letter from Ho Peng-Yoke to Hoe, responding to a similar request for help on this subject; further letter from Hoe to Needham.

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The documents mostly comprise correspondence with Ho Peng-Yoke, one of the chief collaborators on the 'Science and Civilisation in China project. Ho was based at the University of Malaya in Singapore from 1950 to 1964. This institution changed its name on the 1 January 1962 to become the University of Singapore. (See SCC2/12/37). In 1964, Ho took up the chair of the Department of Chinese at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He remained in Kuala Lumpur until 1973.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

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The letters are concerned with the provision of visas and housing.

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The documents mostly comprise correspondence with Ho Peng-Yoke, one of the chief collaborators on the 'Science and Civilisation in China project. Ho was based at the University of Malaya in Singapore from 1950 to 1964. This institution changed its name on the 1 January 1962 to become the University of Singapore. (See SCC2/12/37). In 1964, Ho took up the chair of the Department of Chinese at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He remained in Kuala Lumpur until 1973.

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Ho discovered the account in a Vietnamese historical work dating from 1479. The documents also include a copy of the relevant passage with an English translation.

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This series contains files on each topic set out in Joseph Needham's grand plan for 'Science and Civilisation in China'.

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This test is described in the 《本草綱目》 [Pen Tshao Kang Mu / Ben Cao Gang Mu], (1596).

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At the foot of the document, Needham notes that he 'replied 6 Apr 62 from Kilmarth giving BM results'.

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The notes are by Needham himself, Ho Peng-Yoke and Wang Ling.
Specific topics include lead carbonate for cosmetics; potash; alum; colour tests and titration; lime; antimony.