Hesse, Mary B (. (b 1924) philosopher of science)
Person
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about a vacancy for a lecturer [in the History of Medicine] at the Department, 1969-10-19
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/1
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'.
Dates:
1969-10-19
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
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Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
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Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about plans for the establishment of a History of Medicine department at Cambridge, 1970-01-10
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/18
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'.
Dates:
1970-01-10
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, about their proposal for the Wellcome Trust to develop a history of medicine programme at Cambridge, 1969-12-02 - 1969-12-03
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/10
Scope and Contents
The letter is accompanied by copy of a letter from Prof. A. Rupert Hall of the Wellcome History and Medicine Panel to Quentin Skinner of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, Cambridge, setting out his views for the development of the department.
Dates:
1969-12-02 - 1969-12-03
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
File
Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying copies of correspondence with the Wellcome Trust, London, about the expansion of the study of the History of Medicine at the University, 1969-10-13
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/8
Scope and Contents
The copies comprise a letter from Dr. [P. O.] Williams, Secretary of the Wellcome Trust to L. M. Harvey, of Cambridge University General Board of the Faculties, about the intention of the Trust to support the development of History of Medicine in universities, (7 July 1969); letter from Harvey to Gerd Buchdahl, about the Wellcome Trust's proposal and the commitment required from the University, (10 July 1969); copy of a letter from Buchdahl to Williams, setting out general ideas for a...
Dates:
1969-10-13
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
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Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, recounting a talk with Prof. A. Rupert Hall of the Wellcome History and Medicine Panel, about the development of a history of medicine programme, 1969-12-09
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/13
Scope and Contents
Specific matters discussed include the necessity for the programme to interact closely with that of medical students; qualifications for lecturers; the career of Robert Young.
Dates:
1969-12-09
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
File
Letter from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, to all Members of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, organising a meeting to discuss proposals for the Wellcome Trust, 1969-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/12
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'.
Dates:
1969-12-04
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
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Memorandum from Mary Hesse and Gerd Buchdahl of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying proposed principles for the establishment of a sub-department in history of medicine, 1970-01
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/19
Scope and Contents
The proposed principles were drawn up in the light of Joseph Needham's conversations with members of the Wellcome History of Science Panel. (See SCC2/318/17). The documents have been annotated by Needham.
Dates:
1970-01
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
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Note from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, accompanying a list of potential candidates for posts in the new Department of the History of Medicine, and copy of proposals sent to Wellcome Trust, 1970-01-30 - 1970-02-02
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/27
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'.
Dates:
1970-01-30 - 1970-02-02
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust
File
Note from Mary Hesse of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, notifying Joseph Needham that the Wellcome Trust have accepted their proposal for the establishment of a history of science programme, 1970-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/318/34
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'.
Dates:
1970-03-05
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
/
The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham
/
Science and Civilisation in China project
/
Research material
/
Documents relating the establishment of a programme for the study of the history of medicine at the University of Cambridge in association with The Wellcome Trust