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1 letter from Max Born (Edinburgh University) to Joseph Needham, 1952-07-08

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/15/3/3/1
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This letter relates to his academic collaborator on a book on the theory of crystals, Huang Kun [黃昆]

Dates: 1952-07-08
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1 letter from May Leung (Peninsular Group of hotels and restaurants) to Joseph Needham, 1974-04-26 - 1974-05-01

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/6/2/2/11
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This letter relates to publicity for Joseph Needham’s stay in the Empress Hotel and an interview with the South China Morning Post. Includes 3 black and white portrait photographs (1 duplicate) of Joseph Needham taken by Jane Ram, 2 newspaper cuttings and 1 photocopy from the South China Morning Post of an article entitled ‘A man responsible for a series of works on China’ by Jane Ram.

Dates: 1974-04-26 - 1974-05-01
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1 letter from Melvin Kranzberg (Georgia Institute of Technology) to Joseph Needham, 1983-08-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/9/4/2/10
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This letter expresses regret that he cannot attend the History of Science Society meeting in Norwalk, Connecticut, mentions a lecture to be given by Yu Qiyu of the Chinese Association of Science and Technology, and the rise of interest in the history of Chinese science.

Dates: 1983-08-05
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1 letter from Michael Hsu Wo Ping to Joseph Needham, 1984-06-20

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/6/2/7
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This letter relates to Michael Hsu Wo Ping's Ph.D. thesis on the history of Chinese ecliptic theory and hopes to meet in Hong Kong.

Dates: 1984-06-20
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1 letter from Michael [Loewe] (University of Cambridge Faculty of Oriental Studies) to Joseph Needham, 1972-04-27

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/5/2/2/9
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This letter asks Joseph Needham if he can purchase books relating to tombs whilst in China.

Dates: 1972-04-27
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1 letter from Ming Pao Monthly [明報月刊] to Joseph, 1971

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/3/9/2/11
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This letter is written in Chinese and relates to photographs being sent to Joseph Needham, one of which was a colour photograph to be used as a cover.

Dates: 1971
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1 letter from Mitsuo Homma本間光夫 (Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, and Secretary-General of the congress) to Joseph Needham, 1984-07-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/14/2/1
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This letter confirms that Joseph Needham will be Chairman of Symposium 9: Traditional Oriental Medicine at the 17th International Congress of Internal Medicine. Includes blank forms for registration and accommodation.

Dates: 1984-07-05
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1 letter from M.J. Roe (Post Office) to Joseph Needham, 1981-12

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/15/2/3
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This letter apologises for the delay in delivering a telegram from Rome.

Dates: 1981-12
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1 letter from Mu Shun-Ying [穆舜英 Sinkiang] (Urumchi Museum) to Joseph Needham, 1979-02-20

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/7/4/2/4/6
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The letter is written in Chinese and includes a note in English stating that Science and Civilisation in China is ‘greatly admired by all Chinese’ and an envelope addressed to Joseph Needham.

Dates: 1979-02-20
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1 letter from Muriel Moyle to Joseph Needham, 1958-07-02

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/1/9/2/18/4
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This letter expresses relief that the index is satisfactory, requests a seal from China, and her arrangements for a holiday with Dorothy Needham in Tintagel

Dates: 1958-07-02
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1 letter from Muriel [Moyle] to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-30

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/8/2/2
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This letter sends greetings and reports that Dorothy Needham is well.

Dates: 1981-09-30
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1 letter from Nathan Sivin (Research Institute for Humanistic Studies, Kyoto University) to Joseph Needham, 1971-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/3/7/2/14
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This letter relates to Yabuuti Kiyosi [Yabuuchi Kiyoshi 薮内清], Nakayama Shigeru [中山茂], Carole [Sivin], impressions of Yoshida Mitsukuni 吉田光邦, and publication of an article by Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen about the book ‘Chiu huang pen-ts’ao’ [jiu huang ben cao 救荒本草].

Dates: 1971-10-21
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1 letter from Nathan Sivin (University of Pennsylvania) to Joseph Needham, 1983-07-18

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/9/4/2/13
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This letter makes arrangements for Joseph Needham’s talk to the History of Science Society in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Dates: 1983-07-18
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1 letter from Nathan Sivin (University of Pennsylvania) to Joseph Needham, 1978-05-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/2/7/3/7/3
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This letter requests off-prints of the Nature articles and mentions [no first name given] Libbrecht.

Dates: 1978-05-05
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1 letter from Niu Man-Chiang (Temple University, Philadelphia) to Joseph Needham, 1972-01-31

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/5/3/2/10
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This letter relates to a proposed visit to China to conduct biomedical research in China and visit his parents. Includes notes of Joseph Needham’s actions.

Dates: 1972-01-31
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1 letter from Osamu Ōba [Ōba Osamu 大庭脩編] to Joseph Needham, 1971-08-03

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/3/7/2/18
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This letter suggests a meeting in Kyoto to show Joseph Needham his photographs of drawings of Chinese ships, invites Joseph Needham to visit to Minō and gives directions to arrive by train.

Dates: 1971-08-03
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1 letter from Otto Warburg to Joseph Needham, 1939-06-17

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/13/7
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This letter is written in German and has a black and white illustration of houses and trees in Nonnevitz printed at the top of the notepaper. It relates to a possible visit by Lu Gwei-Djen to see him in Berlin.

Dates: 1939-06-17
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1 letter from Owen Lattimore (Department of Chinese Studies, Leeds University) to Joseph Needham, 1964-06-22

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/2/10/2/1
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This letter suggests a visit to introduce his son, David and colleague Urgunge Onon, sends regards to Chinese friends and his hopes for academic exchanges with China.

Dates: 1964-06-22
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1 letter from Owen Lattimore to Bill [Jenner?], 1971-06-06 - 1971-06-18

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/3/7/2/4
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This is a photocopied letter giving details of Owen Lattimore's visit to Japan 4-16 Jun., news of friends he met and considering the social and political situation in Japan and China. Also copies of newspaper clippings from the Mainichi Daily News reporting his lectures in Japan.

Dates: 1971-06-06 - 1971-06-18
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1 letter from Pan Jixing [潘志星] to Lu Gwei-Djen, 1984-08-26

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/9/2/8
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This letter regrets that they were not able to spend more time together during the Third International Conference on the History of Chinese Science, suggests a meeting to discuss a proposal for a ‘Collected Work of J. Needham’ and requests a short statement by Joseph Needham for publication in Zhongguo ke xue shi liao 中国科学史料 journal.

Dates: 1984-08-26
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1 letter from Patrick Gunkel to Joseph Needham, 1978-03-15

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/7/4/2/2/12
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This letter relates to his work assisting talented children and his unfinished book entitled ‘For whom all things are possible: The supremely intelligent child.’ The letter includes a photocopy of an article by Nigel Wade published in The Daily Telegraph entitled ‘Chinese boy recites Mao’s poems at 2 ½’ with Joseph Needham’s handwritten annotations.

Dates: 1978-03-15
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1 letter from Paul T.K. Lin (University of East Asia, Macau) to Joseph Needham, 1986-12-01

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/11/5/2/1
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This letter expresses thanks for Joseph Needham’s lecture and sends greetings.

Dates: 1986-12-01
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1 letter from Pauline Rothschild (Primavera, Cambridge) to Joseph Needham, 1974-07-24

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/6/3/2/7
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This letter relates to rings purchased for Hsio-Yen Shih [Shi Hsüeh-Yen / Shih Shio-yen / Shi Xueyan].

Dates: 1974-07-24

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