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1 letter from S.C. Chan (University of Hong Kong) to Joseph Needham, 1979-09-27

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/16/2/8

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This letter invites Joseph Needham to give a lecture to the Faculty of Science.

Dates: 1979-09-27

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong 1979 / Correspondence

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1 letter from Shi Sheng-han [Shi Shenghan, Shi Sheng-Han 石声汉] to Joseph Needham and associated papers, 1945 - 1957

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/5/17

Scope and Contents The letter is dated 17 Dec. 1945 and was found with his book in the Needham Research Institute Library. The poem written by Shi Sheng-han, mentioned by Joseph Needham on page 42 of Science Outpost, is with the loose items now on the Cambridge University Digital Library reference NRI2/5/12/5/47. The file includes: - Photocopy of 'A preliminary survey of the book Chhi Min Yao Shu: An agricultural encylopaedia of the 6th century' by Shih Sheng-han. This is a draft translation made by...

Dates: 1945 - 1957

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Correspondence, administrative records and personal papers / Correspondence

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1 letter from Shigeru Aoki (Asian Affairs Research Council) to Joseph Needham, 1972-09-07

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

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This letter invites Joseph Needham to give a speech at a lunch meeting on 13 Sep. 1972. Includes an invitation in Japanese.

Dates: 1972-09-07

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 Shigeru Nakayama [Nakayama Shigeru 中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1972-07-25

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

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This letter mentions mutual friends, a symposium on the history of Chinese science scheduled in Kyoto for 1974, and Shisakusha, the proposed Japanese publisher of Science and Civilisation in China.

Dates: 1972-07-25

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 Shigeru Nakayama [Nakayama Shigeru 中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1974-08

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/6/4/2/4

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This is an invitation to a tea party and dinner on 21 Aug., with a photocopied map.

Dates: 1974-08

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Hong Kong and Japan 1974 / Tokyo Jul. - Sep. 1974 / Correspondence

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1 letter from Shigeru Nakayama [中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1978 - 1978-04-28

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

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This letter relates to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen’s visit to Japan, and his biography of Joseph Needham. Includes a note of Shigeru Nakayama's telephone number.

Dates: 1978 - 1978-04-28

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

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1 letter from Sidney C.T. Hsiao [蕭之的] to Joseph Needham, 1939-07

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/5/35

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The letter is written in Chinese and was sent to Joseph Needham in the USA. The file includes a draft reply in Chinese from Joseph Needham.

Dates: 1939-07

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Correspondence, administrative records and personal papers / Correspondence

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1 letter from Sieu Maai [Xiao Mei 蕭妹] (University of Malaya) to Joseph Needham, 1959-01-19

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/1/8/6/1

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This letter is written in Chinese and sends greetings, thanks for Joseph Needham's letter and mentions her boss Alexander Oppenheim

Dates: 1959-01-19

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Sri Lanka, Singapore, Cambodia and China 1958 / 'China travelling file May - Aug. 1958' / Letters written and received after the visit

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1 letter from [signature illegible] to Joseph Needham, 1978-02-19

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

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This letter relates to medical studies at Guy’s Hospital in London and expresses a hope to study clinical medicine at Cambridge in Sep. 1978.

Dates: 1978-02-19

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 Preparations papers not taken' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to K.B., N.D.

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet L123/1

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1 letter from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to K.B. saying he is proud to help and hopes she will soon see him (Capt. Scott) back triumphant.

Dates: N.D.

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

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1 letter from Sir Henry Newbolt to K.B., 1919 July 4

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet L135/1

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1 letter from Sir Henry Newbolt to K.B. from Netherhampton House, Salisbury. Writing a book on heroic travel and wishes one of the eight examples to be that of Captain Scott. ('The Book of the Long Trail', published 1919).

Dates: 1919 July 4

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

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1 letter from Sir Murray MacLehose (Governor of Hong Kong) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-07 - 1981-10-16

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/12/2/3

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This letter regrets that he is unable to attend the reception on 14 Oct. but suggests meeting for a meal during Joseph Needham’s visit. Also 1 letter from J.A. Miller (Private Secretary, Government House, Hong Kong) to Joseph Needham passing on a message that Timothy Fok has returned from Canton.

Dates: 1981-09-07 - 1981-10-16

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

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1 letter from Sir Owen Seaman to K.B., 1914 December 7

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet L144/1

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1 letter from Sir Owen Seaman to K.B. concerning her work.

Dates: 1914 December 7

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

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1 letter from Song Sang-yong (Korean History of Science Society, Songkyunkwan University, Korea) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-30

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

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This letter relates to a meeting at the International Congress for the History of Science and sending two volumes of Korean books 韩国科学史学会志. Includes 3 colour photographs taken by Song Sang-yong of Joseph Needham giving his lecture at the Congress, with Xi Zezong 席泽宗 and Nathan Sivin (back right).

Dates: 1981-09-30

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Romania, China, Japan, Hong Kong and Italy 1981 / 'Bucarest 81(16th ICHoS and Moldavia)' / Correspondence

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1 letter from Song Xin [宋欣] (Social Sciences Front publishing house, She hui ke xue zhan xian 社会科学战线) to Mr Hu [Hu xiansheng 胡先生, perhaps Hu Daojing 胡道静], 1980-09-08 - 1981-05-10

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/6/2/17

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This letter expresses a wish to send Joseph Needham a gift of a painting, also sends Hu a volume called 'Zhong-guo gu dian wen xue yan jiu lun cong' 中国古典文学研究论丛.

Dates: 1980-09-08 - 1981-05-10

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 Stephen Keynes (The English Association Trust Ltd) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-15 - 1981-10-15

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/13/2

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This letter suggests that George Hicks and his wife Julia Hicks might support the East Asian History of Science Library and mentions travelling to China with Peter Montagnon to make a television series. Includes 1 letter from Michael Salt (East Asian History of Science Library) to Joseph Needham forwarding Stephen Keynes’ letter and 1 letter from Joseph Needham to Michael Salt thanking him for forwarding it and giving an update on his travels.

Dates: 1981-09-15 - 1981-10-15

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 Stephen McKenna to K.B., 1917 September 1

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet L132/1

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1 letter from Stephen McKenna to K.B. from Atlantic House, Polzeath, Wadebridge, Cornwall, describing his life at Polzeath.

Dates: 1917 September 1

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

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1 letter from S.U. Koreshi (Pakistan International Airlines) to Joseph Needham, 1964-07-24

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/2/11/3/27

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This letter thanks Joseph Needham for his suggestions on improving the service.

Dates: 1964-07-24

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 Sun Keding [孙克定] (Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Science) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-21

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/9/2/11

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This letter expresses praise for Science and Civilisation in China, mentions Joseph Needham’s lecture at the Third International Conference on the History of Chinese Science and asks for Joseph Needham’s signature.

Dates: 1984-08-21

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 Sun Zhongwei [孙仲威] to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-23

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/6/2/14

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This letter in Chinese relates to the preservation of the body of the woman found at Mawangdui, the gift of a seal by Sun Zhongwei and the gift of a bamboo arm-rest 竹臂搁 from Xu Xiaomu [徐孝穆].

Dates: 1981-09-23

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 ‘Ted’ (Guilford College, North Carolina) to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1983

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/18/4

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This letter relates a ‘Chemical Congress of the Pacific Basin’ to be held in Hawaii in 1984.

Dates: 1983

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Travel / Possible travels

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1 letter from Têng Thang-Po (T.B. Tang, St John’s College) to Joseph Needham, 1978-02-22

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

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This letter is written in Chinese and is unsigned (the name is taken from Joseph Needham's annotation). It refers to a new political movement criticising the Gang of Four.

Dates: 1978-02-22

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 written and received before the visit

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1 letter from Thomas H. Holland to Joseph Needham, 1946-05-01

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/5/27

Scope and Contents This letter relates to Joseph Needham's application to become a member of the Athenaeum (a non-partisan club, with close connections to the learned societies, located in Pall Mall, London). The file includes an envelope addressed to 'Dr J. and Dr. N. Needham F.R.S., 1 Owlstone Road, Newnham, Cambridge' and 10 Chinese stamps. The initial N. is probably a mistake for D.M. The envelope may be written in a different hand, and the Chinese stamps may not be connected with the letter. The...

Dates: 1946-05-01

Found in: Needham Research Institute / The Papers and Possessions of Joseph Needham / Correspondence, administrative records and personal papers / Correspondence

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1 letter from Tien-Chin [Cao Tianqin 曹天欽] (Institute of Biochemistry, Academia Sinica) to Joseph and Dorothy Needham, 1964-04-15

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

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This letter gives news of mutual friends and colleagues, also the success of the protein laboratory.

Dates: 1964-04-15

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

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1 letter from Timothy Fok to Joseph Needham, 1981

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/8/12/2/10

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This letter expresses thanks for the gift of ‘Within the Four Seas.’

Dates: 1981

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

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1 letter from S.C. Chan (University of Hong Kong) to Joseph Needham, 1979-09-27

1 letter from Shi Sheng-han [Shi Shenghan, Shi Sheng-Han 石声汉] to Joseph Needham and associated papers, 1945 - 1957

1 letter from Shigeru Aoki (Asian Affairs Research Council) to Joseph Needham, 1972-09-07

1 letter from Shigeru Nakayama [Nakayama Shigeru 中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1972-07-25

1 letter from Shigeru Nakayama [Nakayama Shigeru 中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1974-08

1 letter from Shigeru Nakayama [中山茂] to Joseph Needham, 1978 - 1978-04-28

1 letter from Sidney C.T. Hsiao [蕭之的] to Joseph Needham, 1939-07

1 letter from Sieu Maai [Xiao Mei 蕭妹] (University of Malaya) to Joseph Needham, 1959-01-19

1 letter from [signature illegible] to Joseph Needham, 1978-02-19

1 letter from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to K.B., N.D.

1 letter from Sir Henry Newbolt to K.B., 1919 July 4

1 letter from Sir Murray MacLehose (Governor of Hong Kong) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-07 - 1981-10-16

1 letter from Sir Owen Seaman to K.B., 1914 December 7

1 letter from Song Sang-yong (Korean History of Science Society, Songkyunkwan University, Korea) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-30

1 letter from Song Xin [宋欣] (Social Sciences Front publishing house, She hui ke xue zhan xian 社会科学战线) to Mr Hu [Hu xiansheng 胡先生, perhaps Hu Daojing 胡道静], 1980-09-08 - 1981-05-10

1 letter from Stephen Keynes (The English Association Trust Ltd) to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-15 - 1981-10-15

1 letter from Stephen McKenna to K.B., 1917 September 1

1 letter from S.U. Koreshi (Pakistan International Airlines) to Joseph Needham, 1964-07-24

1 letter from Sun Keding [孙克定] (Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Science) to Joseph Needham, 1984-08-21

1 letter from Sun Zhongwei [孙仲威] to Joseph Needham, 1981-09-23

1 letter from ‘Ted’ (Guilford College, North Carolina) to Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen, 1983

1 letter from Têng Thang-Po (T.B. Tang, St John’s College) to Joseph Needham, 1978-02-22

1 letter from Thomas H. Holland to Joseph Needham, 1946-05-01

1 letter from Tien-Chin [Cao Tianqin 曹天欽] (Institute of Biochemistry, Academia Sinica) to Joseph and Dorothy Needham, 1964-04-15

1 letter from Timothy Fok to Joseph Needham, 1981

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