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1 letter from Ho Peng-Yoke [He Bingyu 何丙郁] (Griffith University, Australia) to Joseph Needham, 1974-04-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/6/2/2/15

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This letter relates to an application to the Australian Research Grants Committee for funds to travel to Canberra, and to employ a research assistant, on a project entitled ‘The gunpowder epic in the history of science in China.’ Results of the research would be published in Volume 5 of Science and Civilisation in China. Includes a photocopy of Ho Peng-Yoke's completed application form.

Dates: 1974-04-05

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong and Japan 1974 / Hong Kong Honorary Degree Apr. 1974 / Correspondence

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1 letter from Holmes H. Welch to Joseph Needham, 1972-07-22

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/5/3/2/2

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This letter relates to the lack of Chinese scholars attending the 2nd International Conference on Taoism.

Dates: 1972-07-22

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan 1972 / 'Visit (visa) applns dealt with while in Pkg 72' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Holmes Welch to Joseph Needham, 1958-08-13

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/1/9/2/18/9

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Holmes Welch was a US State Department official who wrote extensively on Taoism and Buddhism. This letter relates to his book Taoism: The Parting of the Way, his work for the American Consulate in Hong Kong publishing the Survey of the China Mainland Press and suggests meeting to discuss Taoism

Dates: 1958-08-13

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Sri Lanka, Singapore, Cambodia and China 1958 / 'Travels in the East' / Correspondence / Letters exchanged with friends, family and colleagues

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1 letter from Hou Baozhang [侯寳璋] to Joseph Needham, 1958-09-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/1/9/2/18/7

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This letter expresses regret that they did not meet in Hong Kong and gives praise for Science and Civilisation in China

Dates: 1958-09-05

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Sri Lanka, Singapore, Cambodia and China 1958 / 'Travels in the East' / Correspondence / Letters exchanged with friends, family and colleagues

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1 letter from Hou Wailu [侯外廬] (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), 1981-10-02

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/6/2/12

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This letter written in Chinese expresses regret at not having seen Joseph Needham on his recent visit to Beijing. Mentions Prof. Li Xueqin [李學勤] who will go to Cambridge.

Dates: 1981-10-02

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Romania, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Italy 1981 / 'China 81 Sep' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Hou Wailu 侯外廬to Joseph Needham, 1964-11-21

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/2/11/3/26

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This letter sends greetings on Joseph’s return. Written in Chinese.

Dates: 1964-11-21

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / China and Japan 1964 / 'China Visit 1964. Records' / Correspondence with various individuals

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1 letter from Hsi Ming-Chhi [Xi Mingqi 郗命麒] to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-20

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/9/2/14

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This letter is written in Chinese and notes that Hsi Ming-Chhi received Joseph Needham’s instruction when he was 19. He is doing research on the Terracotta Army of the First Emperor, especially the weapons.

Dates: 1984-08-20

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan 1984 / 'China 84' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Hsing Tsung [Huang Tsing-tsung, Huang Xingzong 黃興宗] to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1984-09-22

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/15/2/5

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This letter encloses 2 colour photographs: one of a golden statue called Tian hua niang niang [天花娘娘] and a birthday cake made by the Shanghai Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Lu Gwei-Djen.

Dates: 1984-09-22

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan 1984 / 'Japan 84 travelling' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Hsu Hua Chen [Xu Huazhen 许华珍] (Radio Beijing, Beijing guang bo dian tai 北京广播电台) to Joseph Needham, 1979-01-24

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/7/4/2/4/8

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This letter expresses thanks for the gift of a thesaurus and sends a gift of a Chinese calendar.

Dates: 1979-01-24

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / USA, Hawaii, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Paris 1978 / 'China 78' / Correspondence / Letters received after the visit

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1 letter from Hu Daojing to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1981-09-30 - 1981-10-13

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/13/8

Scope and Contents In his letter, Hu Daojing mentions that he had sent them a letter on 25 Sep. to Tokyo, including a copy of the China Daily, and hopes they received it. He is also enclosing the Wen Hui Bao article dated 30 Sep. He thanks them for gifts to Sun Zhongwei [孙仲威] and other friends, and mentions sending other gifts to them via Cao Tianqin, who will deliver the gifts to them in Hong Kong. He says that the chancellor [xiaozhang 校长] of Hong Kong University, Dr Huang Lisong [黃麗松] was away during their...

Dates: 1981-09-30 - 1981-10-13

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Romania, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Italy 1981 / 'Letters answered from HK Oct. 81'

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1 letter from Hu Tao-Ching [Hu Dao-Jing 胡道靜] to Tshao Thien-Chhin [Cao Tianqin 曹天欽], 1981-10-01

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/13/6

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This letter is written in Chinese on Shanghai People’s Press [Shang hai ren min chu ban she 上海人民出版社] stationery saying that his son Youqin [ 幼琴] had sent two seals by Sun Zhongwei [孙仲威], one for Joseph Needham and one for Lu Gwei-Djen, and that he had sent 10 copies of ‘Nature’ to him and wondered if they had arrived. He also said he would telephone.

Dates: 1981-10-01

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Romania, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Italy 1981 / 'Letters answered from HK Oct. 81'

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1 letter from Hua Chüeh-Ming [Hua Jueming 华觉明] to Joseph Needham, 1981-08-07

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/3/2/1

Scope and Contents This letter is written in Chinese on stationery for Zi ran ke xue shi yan jiu suo 自然科学史研究所 (Institute of the History of Natural Science). Hua Chüeh-Ming mentions that he encloses his book on Chinese bronze bells and notes recent archaeological discoveries of bell sets in the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, in Suixian, Hubei, and in a Chu tomb in Xichuan, Henan, dating from the Warring States or Spring and Autumn period, proving the existence of a 7-note scale at such an early date. He looks...

Dates: 1981-08-07

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Romania, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Italy 1981 / 'ICHoS Bucarest 81 preparations sub-file (not taken)' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Huang Cuicun 黄粹存 (Guilin, Guangxi) to Joseph Needham, 1978-06

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/7/4/2/3/1

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This letter is written in Chinese and mentions Ray [Huang Renyu 黄仁宇, historian Ray Huang]. It seems that she is the younger sister of Ray Huang, and wrote the third article in his book, 1587，A Year of No Significance: The Ming Dynasty in Decline [Chinese title: Wan li shi wu nian 万历十五年] (https://www.sto.cc/book-82999-1.html).

Dates: 1978-06

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / USA, Hawaii, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Paris 1978 / 'China 78' / Correspondence / Letters received during the visit

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1 letter from Huang Shêng-Chang [Huang Shengzhang 黃盛璋] (University of Chicago) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-13

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/9/2/16

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The letter is written in Chinese and notes that Huang Shêng-Chang will be a visiting fellow at Clare Hall for six months, gives his background as a historical geographer and archaeologist working on ancient bronzes, bamboo slips, and the transfer of technology. He mentions that he knows Michael Loewe.

Dates: 1984-08-13

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan 1984 / 'China 84' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Hugh Gibb to Joseph Needham, 1983-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/9/2/2/8

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This letter mentions David Turner, the end of a film to be made by Thames television and his plans to make a film about the Yangtze River.

Dates: 1983-10-21

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Singapore, Hong Kong and USA 1983 / 'Hong Kong 83 1st EAHoSF lecture and Shatin Hon. Degree' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Ivy Soh to Joseph Needham, 1972-06-25

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/5/2/2/13

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This letter express hopes of meeting in Singapore and gives news of mutual friends.

Dates: 1972-06-25

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan 1972 / 'China 1972' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Jack Dribbon (Britain-China Friendship Association) to Joseph Needham, 1952-07-21

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/15/3/3/8

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This letter relates to the press conference organised on the return from China of the Dean of Canterbury, and the negative publicity the visit caused, also a delegation due to leave for China in August which will include Bill Ellerby

Dates: 1952-07-21

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / China 1952 (International Scientific Commission) / 'Mine [Zi] 52' / Letters from various correspondents

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1 letter from Jagadith Chandra Jain (Pei Ta University) to Joseph Needham, 1952-09-06

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/15/3/3/6

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This letter sends greetings and hopes they can meet in Beijing

Dates: 1952-09-06

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / China 1952 (International Scientific Commission) / 'Mine [Zi] 52' / Letters from various correspondents

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1 letter from Jamal N. Islam (Institute of Theoretical Astronomy, University of Cambridge) to Joseph Needham, 1971-07-09 - 1971-07-13

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/3/7/2/6

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Also 1 letter from Joseph Needham to Chou En-Lai [Zhou Enlai 周恩来] forwarding a letter from Jamal Islam and sending greetings.

Dates: 1971-07-09 - 1971-07-13

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sri Lanka 1971 / 'Japan 71 etc' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Jane Feinmann (Pulse: The Doctors' Newspaper, London) to Joseph Needham, 1978-09-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/2/7/3/7/8

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This letter requests an article from Joseph Needham relating to medicine in China.

Dates: 1978-09-05

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Parallel publications / Journal articles / Nature Vol. 274 No. 5674 pp.832-839 (31 Aug. 1978) ‘China’s National Science Conference’ / Correspondence

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1 letter from Janet (Mrs. G.M. Trevelyan) to K.B., 13 November 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet G/3

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1 letter from Janet (Mrs. G.M. Trevelyan) to K.B. concerning her book.

Dates: 13 November 1945

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Kennet Papers / Papers of Kathleen Bruce, Lady Kennet

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1 letter from Jeremy Bentham to the Rt. Hon. William Pitt, 1791-11-26

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/JMK/PP/87/8

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1 autograph letter, signed. Dover Street.

Dates: 1791-11-26

Found in: Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge / Keynes: The Papers of John Maynard Keynes / Personal papers / Manuscripts

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1 letter from Jerome R. Ravetz (Fudan University, Shanghai) to the Secretary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1986-11-12

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/11/6/2/3

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This letter requests assistance with meeting Joseph Needham in Shanghai.

Dates: 1986-11-12

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Germany, Macao, Hong Kong, China and Japan 1986 / 'China 1986 Nov. 16 - Dec. 1' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Jim Charles (University of Cambridge) to Joseph Needham, 1972-08-09 - 1972-10-19

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/5/4/2/5

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This letter relates to Teruko Muroga and the study of glass in Iron Age, Viking and early Medieval archaeological excavations. Includes 2 letters from F.M. Beatty (The British Council, Japan) relating to funding for Dr. Muroga.

Dates: 1972-08-09 - 1972-10-19

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Japan 1972 / 'Japan 1972 Tateshina Conf. etc.' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Jin Zumeng [Chin Tsu-Mêng 金祖孟] (East China Normal University) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-23

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/9/2/13

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This letter is written in Chinese and encloses an abstract for an article entitled ‘Re-evaluation of the Hun tian Theory.’ Joseph Needham wrote on the letter: 'read your article with interest, complements'.

Dates: 1984-08-23

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan 1984 / 'China 84' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Ho Peng-Yoke [He Bingyu 何丙郁] (Griffith University, Australia) to Joseph Needham, 1974-04-05

1 letter from Holmes H. Welch to Joseph Needham, 1972-07-22

1 letter from Holmes Welch to Joseph Needham, 1958-08-13

1 letter from Hou Baozhang [侯寳璋] to Joseph Needham, 1958-09-05

1 letter from Hou Wailu [侯外廬] (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), 1981-10-02

1 letter from Hou Wailu 侯外廬to Joseph Needham, 1964-11-21

1 letter from Hsi Ming-Chhi [Xi Mingqi 郗命麒] to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-20

1 letter from Hsing Tsung [Huang Tsing-tsung, Huang Xingzong 黃興宗] to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1984-09-22

1 letter from Hsu Hua Chen [Xu Huazhen 许华珍] (Radio Beijing, Beijing guang bo dian tai 北京广播电台) to Joseph Needham, 1979-01-24

1 letter from Hu Daojing to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1981-09-30 - 1981-10-13

1 letter from Hu Tao-Ching [Hu Dao-Jing 胡道靜] to Tshao Thien-Chhin [Cao Tianqin 曹天欽], 1981-10-01

1 letter from Hua Chüeh-Ming [Hua Jueming 华觉明] to Joseph Needham, 1981-08-07

1 letter from Huang Cuicun 黄粹存 (Guilin, Guangxi) to Joseph Needham, 1978-06

1 letter from Huang Shêng-Chang [Huang Shengzhang 黃盛璋] (University of Chicago) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-13

1 letter from Hugh Gibb to Joseph Needham, 1983-10-21

1 letter from Ivy Soh to Joseph Needham, 1972-06-25

1 letter from Jack Dribbon (Britain-China Friendship Association) to Joseph Needham, 1952-07-21

1 letter from Jagadith Chandra Jain (Pei Ta University) to Joseph Needham, 1952-09-06

1 letter from Jamal N. Islam (Institute of Theoretical Astronomy, University of Cambridge) to Joseph Needham, 1971-07-09 - 1971-07-13

1 letter from Jane Feinmann (Pulse: The Doctors' Newspaper, London) to Joseph Needham, 1978-09-05

1 letter from Janet (Mrs. G.M. Trevelyan) to K.B., 13 November 1945

1 letter from Jeremy Bentham to the Rt. Hon. William Pitt, 1791-11-26

1 letter from Jerome R. Ravetz (Fudan University, Shanghai) to the Secretary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1986-11-12

1 letter from Jim Charles (University of Cambridge) to Joseph Needham, 1972-08-09 - 1972-10-19

1 letter from Jin Zumeng [Chin Tsu-Mêng 金祖孟] (East China Normal University) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-23

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