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Annotated typescript translation of Chapter 11 of the 'Pen Tshao Kang Mu [本草綱目/ Ben Cao Gang Mu]', (1596), 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/241/2/32

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

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Annotated typescript translations of sections relating to armour from various Chinese works, 1950 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/135/15

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The works include 'Meng Chhi Pi Than [夢溪筆談 / Meng Qi Bi Tan]' and 'Han Fei Tzu' [韓非子 / Han Fei Zi].

Dates: 1950 - 1969

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Annoted draft pages from the 'Science and Civilisation in China' section on 'Valves, bellows, pumps and fans', 1950 - 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/97/8/14

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: 1950 - 1964

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Anntotated English translation of an article by 王璡 [Wang Chin / Wang Jin] entitled 《中國之科學思想》 published in 《科學》 [Kho Hseuh / Ke Xue], 1922, 1950 - 1959

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/369/34

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: 1950 - 1959

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Annual report, 1850-1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/129

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An undated annual report (in Chinese) of a firm's domestic expenditure, including annotations comprised of Western numbers.

Dates: 1850-1920

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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Anonymous paper entitled 'New Significance in the Excavation of Yinshü - A Well-Preserved Royal Tomb at Hsiao-t'un', 1978-11

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/26/2/5

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Joseph Needham has marked the paper 'Dien Project, Nov 78'.

Dates: 1978-11

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Arthur P. Norton: 'A Star Atlas and Reference Handbook (Epoch 1950) for Students and Amateurs', 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/6/13/5

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This book contained:
- 2 newspaper cuttings of photographs of the moon taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts published in The Times, 31 Dec. 1968
- 1 newspaper cutting of a photograph of the surface of the moon taken by the Apollo 8 astronaut Lt.Col. William Anders published in The Daily Telegraph, 31 Dec. 1968
- 7 tracings of constellations with annotations and Chinese characters.

Dates: 1964

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Arthur Waley: 'The life and times of Po Chü-i, 772-846 A.D', 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/9/6/21/2

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This book contained:
- 1 carbon typed letter from Joseph Needham to Arthur Waley, with Chinese characters in the left margin, 16 Jul. 1951
- Part of the original typescript letter with handwritten notes (possibly by Arthur Waley) at the top and handwritten notes in the left margin by Joseph Needham, 16 Jul. 1951. Joseph Needham's letter may have been sent back to him with a reply and notes, possibly connected with part of a letter held in NRI/SCC2/87/4/2.

Dates: 1951

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Article by Li Chi [李濟 / Li Ji] entitled 《想像的歷史與真實的歷史比較》 [Hsiang-hsiang tê li-shih yü Chen-shih tê li-shih pi-chiao / Xiangxiang de lishi yu zhenshi de lishi bijiao], 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC5/4/1/125

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The article was published in 《國立歷史博物館物舘舘刊》 [Kuo-li li-shi po-wu-kuan kuan-kan / Guoli Lishi Bowuguan Guankan], (1965, No.4), Taiwan. Joseph Needham notes that the article 'ends (p.31) with ref. to SCC Vol.1 and recommendation that museums should stress 中 inventions and discoveries to inspire youth'.

Dates: 1965

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Article by 文展 [Wen Chan / Wen Zhan] entitled 《記新剝出的薊縣觀音閣壁畫》 published in 'Wên Wu', 1972

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/56/1/35

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: 1972

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Articles, offprints and newspaper cuttings, 1939 - 2012

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

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: 1939 - 2012

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Assignment to Chung Ayei, 1857

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H2/4/2

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An assignment (in Chinese) of the sale of Inland Lot No. 353 from Tsang Chun Sang (Tseng Ch'unhsing/Zeng Chunxin) to Chung Ayei (Tseng Erh/Zeng Er), 22 June 1857, including the English signature of the officer and the official stamp of Hong Kong. There is also a short English note describing the assignment.

Dates: 1857

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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Assignment to Tsang Chun Sang, 1853

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H2/4/1

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An assignment (in Chinese) of the sale of Inland Lot No. 353 from Chun Kok Fie (Ch'en Kuohui/Chen Guohui) chen to Tsang Chun Sang (Tseng Ch'unhsing/Zeng Chunxin), 3 August 1853. The document includes English notes, including the registration number F5, and the signatures of William Chapman and M.C. Morrison, Assistant Chinese Secretary.

Dates: 1853

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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Assignments of Inland Lot No. 353, 1853-1857

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H2/4

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Legal documents regarding the sale and leasing of property, mainly in Chinese, but including some material in English.

Dates: 1853-1857

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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'Astronomy; armillary sphere, dem and comp. demonstration armillary sphere with earth at centre; this device late in Eu but Chhien lo-Chih did it in +5th 中. Derek Price (3)', c.1950-1970

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/10/4/2/3/62

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Joseph Needham's category: Astronomy; armillary sphere, dem and comp. Demonstrational armillary sphere made by Carolus Platus, 1588. Slide source: Price, D.J. (3).

Dates: c.1950-1970

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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'Astronomy; star-maps the three [stellar] coordinate systems. 中 and mod. Arabic. GK. SCC Vol 3 Fig. 101' , c.1950-1970

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/10/4/2/3/33

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Joseph Needham's category: Astronomy; star-maps. A late Qing represenation of the measurement of the sun's shadow at the summer solstice with a gnomon and a gnomon shadow template. From the Qin Ding Shu Jing Tu Shuo 欽定書經圖説, 1905 editon. Slide source: Qin Ding Shu Jing Tu Shuo 欽定書經圖説.

Dates: c.1950-1970

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bank cash book no. 7, 1 May 1949-31 Dec. 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I15/11/7

Scope and Contents

The volume is labelled 'Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Agents, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Bank Cash Book No. 7'. From January 1950 onwards the text is given in both Chinese and English.

Dates: 1 May 1949-31 Dec. 1950

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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Bank cash book no. 8, 4 Jan. 1950-31 May 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I15/11/8

Scope and Contents

The volume is labelled 'Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Agents. Indo-China S. N. Co., Ltd. Bank Cash Book No. 8'. The text is given in both Chinese and English.

Dates: 4 Jan. 1950-31 May 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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Bank cash book no. 9, 1 June 1954-4 Oct. 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I15/11/9

Scope and Contents

The volume is labelled 'Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Agents. Indo-China S. N. Co., Ltd. Bank Cash Book No. 9'. The text is given in both Chinese and English.

Dates: 1 June 1954-4 Oct. 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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Beijing: 17-arch bridge over the Kunming Lake in the Beijing Summer Palace, c.1980s-1990s

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/10

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Eva Skelley and 梅兰. Written in English and Chinese.

Dates: c.1980s-1990s

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Astronomical instruments at the Ancient Beijing Observatory, c.1980s

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/2

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Jerry Ravetz.

Dates: c.1980s

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Chiung Hua Islet, Peihai Park, 1974-08-02

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/3

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Lenli [Jackson].

Dates: 1974-08-02

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Golden chariot clock pulled by an elephant held in the Imperial Palace, 1994-09-03

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/4

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Ursula and Tony King.

Dates: 1994-09-03

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Marble ornamental column in front of Tiananmen with sunset in the background, 1991-09-18

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/5

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph and Dorothy Needham from Hsing Tsung [Huang].

Dates: 1991-09-18

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Reproduction of an ink painting by Pan Tianshou, 1984-12-19

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/9

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Colour postcard with the identification printed on the back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Nathan [Sivin].

Dates: 1984-12-19

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Annotated typescript translation of Chapter 11 of the 'Pen Tshao Kang Mu [本草綱目/ Ben Cao Gang Mu]', (1596), 1951

Annotated typescript translations of sections relating to armour from various Chinese works, 1950 - 1969

Annoted draft pages from the 'Science and Civilisation in China' section on 'Valves, bellows, pumps and fans', 1950 - 1964

Anntotated English translation of an article by 王璡 [Wang Chin / Wang Jin] entitled 《中國之科學思想》 published in 《科學》 [Kho Hseuh / Ke Xue], 1922, 1950 - 1959

Annual report, 1850-1920

Anonymous paper entitled 'New Significance in the Excavation of Yinshü - A Well-Preserved Royal Tomb at Hsiao-t'un', 1978-11

Arthur P. Norton: 'A Star Atlas and Reference Handbook (Epoch 1950) for Students and Amateurs', 1964

Arthur Waley: 'The life and times of Po Chü-i, 772-846 A.D', 1951

Article by Li Chi [李濟 / Li Ji] entitled 《想像的歷史與真實的歷史比較》 [Hsiang-hsiang tê li-shih yü Chen-shih tê li-shih pi-chiao / Xiangxiang de lishi yu zhenshi de lishi bijiao], 1965

Article by 文展 [Wen Chan / Wen Zhan] entitled 《記新剝出的薊縣觀音閣壁畫》 published in 'Wên Wu', 1972

Articles, offprints and newspaper cuttings, 1939 - 2012

Assignment to Chung Ayei, 1857

Assignment to Tsang Chun Sang, 1853

Assignments of Inland Lot No. 353, 1853-1857

'Astronomy; armillary sphere, dem and comp. demonstration armillary sphere with earth at centre; this device late in Eu but Chhien lo-Chih did it in +5th 中. Derek Price (3)', c.1950-1970

'Astronomy; star-maps the three [stellar] coordinate systems. 中 and mod. Arabic. GK. SCC Vol 3 Fig. 101' , c.1950-1970

Bank cash book no. 7, 1 May 1949-31 Dec. 1950

Bank cash book no. 8, 4 Jan. 1950-31 May 1953

Bank cash book no. 9, 1 June 1954-4 Oct. 1954

Beijing: 17-arch bridge over the Kunming Lake in the Beijing Summer Palace, c.1980s-1990s

Beijing: Astronomical instruments at the Ancient Beijing Observatory, c.1980s

Beijing: Chiung Hua Islet, Peihai Park, 1974-08-02

Beijing: Golden chariot clock pulled by an elephant held in the Imperial Palace, 1994-09-03

Beijing: Marble ornamental column in front of Tiananmen with sunset in the background, 1991-09-18

Beijing: Reproduction of an ink painting by Pan Tianshou, 1984-12-19

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