Briggs, Asa, 1921-2016 (Baron Briggs of Lewes, historian)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1921 - 2016
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
File
Copy of a review by Asa Briggs published in 'New Scientist', 1987-05-28 - 1987
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC5/4/13/2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-fonds:
For reviews of 'Heavenly Clockwork' see SCC2/108.
Dates:
1987-05-28 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Needham Research Institute. For further details on conditions governing access please contact the Librarian at library@nri.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours is available from the Institute's website https://www.nri.cam.ac.uk/the-archive.
File
Copy of a review by Asa Briggs published in 'New Scientist', 1983-09-29
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC5/4/11/1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-fonds:
For reviews of 'Heavenly Clockwork' see SCC2/108.
Dates:
1983-09-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Needham Research Institute. For further details on conditions governing access please contact the Librarian at library@nri.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours is available from the Institute's website https://www.nri.cam.ac.uk/the-archive.
File
Correspondence between Asa Briggs and NGA, 1994-06-20 - 1994-06-30
File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NGA/5/1/113
Scope and Contents
This file comprises:-
1 typed letter signed from Asa Briggs to NGA. 27 Jun. 1994
2 carbon typed letters from NGA to Asa Briggs. 20 and 30 Jun. 1994.
Dates:
1994-06-20 - 1994-06-30
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some files are closed because they contain personal information. Most files which are marked as restricted access can be read with the written permission of the author. All other files may be consulted in the Archive Centre following the standard registration procedures.
File
Correspondence on Sussex University, 1962-05-27 - 1973-07-30
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/590
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the University of Sussex, including the following correspondents (belonging to the University unless otherwise indicated): A.E. Shields, Registrar; D.B. Scott, Professor of Mathematics; J.S. Fulton, Vice-Chancellor; K.F. Smith, Professor of Experimental Physics; P.J. Message, Department of Mathematics, University of Liverpool; R.J. Blin-Stoyle, Dean and Professor of Theoretical Physics; W.H. McCrea, Director of the Research Group in Theoretical...
Dates:
1962-05-27 - 1973-07-30
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Correspondence on the Clockmakers' Company, 1968-01-03 - 1970-01-12
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/603
Scope and Contents
General correspondence and some related papers regarding the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, including correspondence with R.C. Pennefather, Clerk of the Company; O. Heckmann, Direktor der Hamburger Sternwarte; Asa Briggs, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex; P.M.S. Blackett of the Ministry of Technology; F. Hoyle of Cambridge University; the Venerable The Archdeacon of London; J.A. Saxton of the Radio and Space Research Station, Ditton Park, Slough; N.A. Ward-Jones of...
Dates:
1968-01-03 - 1970-01-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Post-publication correspondence, 1974-1976
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1E/129-183
Dates:
1974-1976
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Research correspondence, 1969-1972
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1D/53-87
Dates:
1969-1972
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Research correspondence, 1971-1974
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1E/1-128
Dates:
1971-1974
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Research correspondence, 1972-1976
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1F/63-84
Dates:
1972-1976
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
The Papers of Asa Briggs relating to his biography of Michael Young
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRIG
Scope and Contents
Mainly comprising correspondence between Asa Briggs and Michael Young, drafts, and research material, including originals and photocopies of documents sent by Michael Young and staff at the Institute of Community Studies in Bethnal Green from their archives to his biographer.
Dates:
1991 - 2002
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Additional filters:
- ARCHON code (for CUL materials)
- Archives and MSS Dept. (GBR/0012) 4
- Royal Greenwich Observatory (GBR/0180) 2
- Type
- Archival Object 9
- Collection 1