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1 letter from Georges Métailie to Joseph Needham, 1984-10-18 - 1984-10-20
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/10/8/2/4
Scope and Contents
This letter (written in French) relates to his Chinese-English-French dictionary of agriculture and sends best wishes. Includes a newspaper clipping relating to Joseph Needham published in the People’s Daily [Ren min ri bao 人民日报].
Dates:
1984-10-18 - 1984-10-20
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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2 postcards from Joseph Needham to Dorothy Needham, 1939
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/5/13/2
Scope and Contents
These are black and white postcards of Mantes-sur-Seine. One shows 'Le Pont et la Seine' and the other shows the 'Eglise Notre-Dame.' Dorothy Needham was on holiday in Scotland.
Dates:
1939
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
Series
Accounting and related papers, 1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A
Scope and Contents
This series contains accounts of Jardine Matheson, & Co. Ltd, its subsidiaries and associated firms, and other business records, including reports and minutes. The series is divided into three main sections:1. A1-6 contain the principal accounting records of Jardine Matheson, including the records of Magniac and Co. and its predecessors.2. A7-8 contain miscellaneous material not relating directly to the main series.3. A9 contains later accounts, reports and...
Dates:
1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Chinese documents, 1766-1935
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H
Scope and Contents
This series consists of a wide range of business, legal and official Chinese documents dating mainly from the nineteenth century, particularly from the first half of the century. Many of the papers concern or are connected to Jardine, Matheson & Co. and its members. There are also a few items in English, French, Japanese, Parsi, Portuguese and Spanish (in the catalogue the documents are in Chinese unless otherwise stated).
Dates:
1766-1935
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Chinkiang, Kiangwan, Wuhu and Woosung property records, 1949 (photostats of records of 1862-1936)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F25/124/2
Scope and Contents
Photostats of title deeds and other records of 1862-1936, made 1949, for the following properties:Woosung Lots Nos 465, 466, 942, 713a, 680 (Estate of William Paterson) and 121, (French Concession).Kiangwan, a/c B.D.F. Beith and L. Camera.Chinkiang Lots No. 3, 235, 236 and 237.Wuhu Lots Nos 2 and 2A.The documents are in an envelope labelled 'SP 53' and 'Woosung Kiangwan Chinkiang Wuhu Property deeds'. This is inside another envelope labelled...
Dates:
1949 (photostats of records of 1862-1936)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Copy of a speech by E [?] entitled 'L'Esprit des Lois au Moyen-Âge' made at the International Congress of Junior Sinologists in Paris, 1951, 1951-07-04
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/48/4
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:
1951-07-04
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Copy of an article by A.-G. Haudricourt published in 'La Pensée' entitled 'La Réforme de L'Écriture Chinoise et le Problème de la Langue Nationale', 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/23/30
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The full file title reads '字 Linguistics etc, Language (cf. Etymologies in Fundamental Ideas file) (and Logical Structure in Inhib-Factors file)'.
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Copy of an article by A.-G. Haudricourt published in 'Paris-Pékin' entitled 'La Réforme de L'Écriture Chinoise', 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/23/29
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The full file title reads '字 Linguistics etc, Language (cf. Etymologies in Fundamental Ideas file) (and Logical Structure in Inhib-Factors file)'.
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
Series
Correspondence, 1934 - 2022
Series
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/5
Scope and Contents
From the Management Group:
In 1937, three Chinese scientists from Nanjing arrived at Cambridge University to carry out research in biochemistry. They worked alongside Dr. Joseph Needham, at the time Dunn Reader in Biochemistry, and a fellow of Gonville and Caius College. Dr. Needham already had very wide interests, having written extensively on the relationship between science, religion and socialism, and making pioneering forays in the young field of the history of science. He knew that China had invented paper,...
Dates:
1934 - 2022
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
Fonds
Correspondence, administrative records and personal papers, 1910 - 2022
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9
Scope and Contents
From the Management Group:
In 1937, three Chinese scientists from Nanjing arrived at Cambridge University to carry out research in biochemistry. They worked alongside Dr. Joseph Needham, at the time Dunn Reader in Biochemistry, and a fellow of Gonville and Caius College. Dr. Needham already had very wide interests, having written extensively on the relationship between science, religion and socialism, and making pioneering forays in the young field of the history of science. He knew that China had invented paper,...
Dates:
1910 - 2022
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Correspondence re Société Immobilière de Shanghai, 20 Mar. 1951-31 July 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/422/1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, and Jardine Matheson, Tokyo; correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Société Immobilière de Shanghai, Lyon, Linklaters & Paines, London, and others; and related letters and papers. The ring-binder is labelled 'Societe Immobiliere de Shanghai File I'. Some documents are in Chinese or French.
Dates:
20 Mar. 1951-31 July 1953
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Correspondence re Société Immobilière's properties, 20 Mar. 1951-27 May 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J12/11/1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong; Foncière et Immobilière de Chine, Shanghai; Foreign Affairs Bureau, Shanghai; House & Land Property Administration Bureau, Shanghai; Platt, Hansons & Co., Shanghai; Shanghai Land Investment Co. Ltd, Shanghai; Société Immobilière de Shanghai, Lyon; and others, regarding the properties of Société Immobilière de Shanghai. There are also related papers, including accounts current of Société Immobilière de...
Dates:
20 Mar. 1951-27 May 1954
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Correspondence with Etienne Balazs of the École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris, France, about a Joseph Needham lecture there and related notes, 1957-11-20 - 1958-03-05
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/66/2/7
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:
1957-11-20 - 1958-03-05
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Correspondence with Tchen Ni Kia [ 沈宜甲 / Shen I-Chia / Shen Yijia] about his proposed book 'I-Ching, demystified' and copy of the book outline, 1976-07-10 - 1978-08-30
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/51/30
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:
1976-07-10 - 1978-08-30
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Documents relating to an unpublished paper by Fritz Jäger, entitled, 'Das chinesische Maschinenwerk Ki-ki tu-shuo v.J.1627 und seine europäische Quellen', 1952-07-16 - 1954-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/164/10
Scope and Contents
The documents comprise a manuscript draft of the paper; two draft typescripts of the paper; correspondence between Jäger and Li Shu-Hua [李書華 Li Shuhua] in New York City, U.S.A. about the 'Chi Chhi Thu Shuo' [奇器圖說 / Qi Qi Tu Shuo], (1627); related notes.
Dates:
1952-07-16 - 1954-12-20
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Documents relating to membership of the International Academy for the History of Science, 1964-09-15 - 1966-05-05
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/1/9/11
Scope and Contents
The documents comprise 2 letters from Joseph Needham to René Taton recommending Chinese and Japanese scholars as members of the Academy; copies of 2 letters from Needham to Chu Kho-Chen [竺可楨 / Zhu Kezhen/ Coching Chu] of Academia Sinica, Peking, China, about Chinese membership of the Academy and other matters; 2 letters from Chu to Needham; letter from Henry Guerlac of the Academy, about the election of members; 3 letters from Paul Costabel of the Academy, about the election of members; copy...
Dates:
1964-09-15 - 1966-05-05
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Documents relating to the 本草 [Pen Tshao / Ben Cao] literature of the Chhing [清/ Qing] period, 1960 - 1979
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/244/2/10
Scope and Contents
The documents comprise notes on mixed late Chinese and western 'Materia Medica', including a typed extract from a 1949 letter from Charles Singer describing such a volume held at the Library of the Royal College of Physicians, London; other notes by Joseph Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen; copy of a letter from Needham to the Librarian of the Bib. Nat. Courant, France, requesting photocopies from the 'Pên Tshao Pu [本草補 / Ben Cao Bu], (1697), (5 March 1967); table showing 本草 [Pen Tshao / Ben Cao]...
Dates:
1960 - 1979
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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Draft letter of a letter from Joseph Needham to 龍非了[Lung Fei-Liao / Long Feiliao] about his thesis on the use of the lightening conductor in mediaeval China, and related documents, 1963-02-14 - 1963-05-04
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/117/6/4
Scope and Contents
The related documents comprise copied extracts from Claude Roy, 'La Chine dans un Miroir, (Lausanne, 1953) quoting the Jesuit missionary, Gabriel de Magallaens, referring to the lightening conductor; copy of a related letter from Needham to Roy; Roy's letter of reply; copy of a 《中國新聞》 article reporting Lung's claims.
Dates:
1963-02-14 - 1963-05-04
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
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File containing correspondence and notes relating to Joseph Needham and Kenneth Robinson's, 'Literary Chinese as a Language for Science' prepared for inclusion in 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 7' [?], 1986-09-18 - 1990-03-22
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI3/1/7/14
Scope and Contents
The correspondence comprises a copy of a letter from Kenneth Robinson to Hakim Mohammed Said of Karachi, Pakistan, accompanying an extract from 'Literary Chinese as a Language for Science' for possible inclusion in a Needham felicitation volume; letter from Vivianne Alleton of the Ecoles des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France, to Kenneth Robinson, accompanying a list of useful references; copy of Robinson's reply to Alleton; copy of a letter from Chistoph Harbsmeier to...
Dates:
1986-09-18 - 1990-03-22
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
File
File of notes on the European sources of the work, 1930 - 1949
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/164/7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This was the first Chinese translation of Western mechanical knowledge and machines. Terrenz interpreted western texts in spoken Chinese. Wang illustrated Terrenz’ interpretations and formulated them in written Chinese. An English translation of the book title is 'Diagrams and Explanations of Wonderful Machines'. Joseph Needham has made brief notes on some of the files, describing their content. See also SCC2/162/1 for a general list of material left by Fritz Jäger, relating to Chinese...
Dates:
1930 - 1949
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
File
Five letters from Chin F. Foo-Kune of the National Lending Library for Science and Technology, Boston Spa, Yorkshire, about the procurement of various articles from Chinese journals, and related documents, 1969-10-24 - 1970-04-15
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/229/69
Scope and Contents
The related documents comprise typed 'Notes on Photocopy Procedure' for the Library; notes by Joseph Needham; lists of contents for 《科學》 [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue] Volume 10 , Numbers 9-12; letter from Léon Thomas of the Faculté des Lettres et Science Humaines, University of Lyon, France, about issues of 《科學》 [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue]; copy of a letter to Foo-Kune from Arlee May of the New England Regional Medical Library Service about copies of 《科學》 [Kho Hsueh / Ke Xue]; copy of a letter from...
Dates:
1969-10-24 - 1970-04-15
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
File
Fritz Jäger notebook containing notes of related bibliographical references and contacts, 1930 - 1949
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/164/25
Scope and Contents
Loose inserts include related notes; list of restaurants in Paris, France; receipts for Paris hotels and restaurants.
Dates:
1930 - 1949
Found in:
Needham Research Institute
File
Haiphong property records, 1879-1934
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F25/124/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and other papers regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s property Bin-Das (also described as Bindao) adjoining the River Cua Cam at Haiphong, near the village of Binh-Dong. Many of the documents are in French. The material is divided into three bundles:1. Manuscript and typescript correspondence regarding various issues relating to the firm's property, 1891-1923, including legal matters, taxation and the cultivation of the property by villagers from Binh-Dong. The...
Dates:
1879-1934
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
In-correspondence, 1806-1913
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B
Scope and Contents
This series contains letters sent to partners or employees of Jardine, Matheson & Co. It is split into two principal parts. The first part contains unbound private letters, exchanged by partners of the firm on business issues (B1-5), and general business letters, exchanged with clients and other parties (B6-11). The second part contains bound volumes of letters sent to the firm by correspondents in the Far East and the United States, comprised of letters to Hong Kong (B12-27), letters...
Dates:
1806-1913
Conditions Governing Access:
The originals of B1-11 are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room using the microfilm reference numbers listed in this catalogue, which are also found in the Outline Catalogue.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Joseph Needham's bound together copies of 'Manuel du Sinologie', (Paris: J. Maisonneuve editeur, 1889) and Theodore Wong, 'Chronological tables of the Chinese dynasties', 1902., 1889 - 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/6/12
Scope and Contents
Needham notes that he bought the books with Lu Gwei-Djen in Paris, France, 1948 and that he had them bound together in 1956.
Dates:
1889 - 1956
Found in:
Needham Research Institute