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Beijing: Scenic view of Ming dynasty tombs with mountains in the distance, 1973-04-13

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/6

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the back. Sent to Joseph and Dorothy Needham from Peter Lisowski.

Dates: 1973-04-13

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: The Ancient Beijing Observatory 北京古观象台, c.1980

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/30/12

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Colour postcards with the identification printed on the back, published by 测绘出版社. 14 of original 15 cards in an envelope. Formerly in Offprint box: Astronomy (Instr) III.

Dates: c.1980

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Beijing: Various archaeological objects discovered during the Cultural Revolution, 1972-07

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

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Colour postcards with the identification on the back. No annotations on the postcards.

Found within the booklet 'New Archaeological Finds in China: Discoveries During the Cultural Revolution' (Foreign Languages Press, Peking, 1972) annotated by Joseph Needham, including his handwritten note 'from Ruth Weiss FLPI Peking 1972 July'. This booklet is held in Offprints Archaeology V.

Dates: 1972-07

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Berlin: Brandenburger Tor [Brandenburg Gate], 1987-11-28

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/7/36/2

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Colour postcard with the place name printed on the front and back. Sent to Joseph Needham from Song Sang-Yong during his stay at the Technical University, thanking Joseph Needham for his hospitality in Cambridge.

Dates: 1987-11-28

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliographical references, 1950 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/120/1/1

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 - 1969

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliographical references and brief notes, 1950 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/93/1/63

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 - 1969

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliographical references and notes from various publications, 1945 - 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/61/1

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: 1945 - 1955

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliographical references and related notes, 1950 - 1985

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/139/4/19

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 - 1985

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliographical references and related notes by Joseph Needham and Wang Ling, 1950 - 1959

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/87/7/6

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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Bibliography A of 'Science and Civilisation in China 'Chinese Books Before +1800', 1948 - 1995

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/6/2

Scope and Contents From the Series: Each work referred to by Joseph Needham and his collaborators was recorded on an individual bibliography card. From the start of the project Needham divided his bibliography into three parts. Bibliography A for 'Chinese Books Before +1800'; Bibliography B for 'Chinese and Japanese Books and Journal Articles Since +1800'; Bibliography C for 'Books and Journal Articles in Western Languages'.The main sets of cards were kept in metal card cabinets and maintained throughout Needham's work...

Dates: 1948 - 1995

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography B of 'Science and Civilisation in China' for 'Chinese and Japanese Books and Journal Articles Since +1800', 1946 - 1995

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/6/3

Scope and Contents From the Series: Each work referred to by Joseph Needham and his collaborators was recorded on an individual bibliography card. From the start of the project Needham divided his bibliography into three parts. Bibliography A for 'Chinese Books Before +1800'; Bibliography B for 'Chinese and Japanese Books and Journal Articles Since +1800'; Bibliography C for 'Books and Journal Articles in Western Languages'.The main sets of cards were kept in metal card cabinets and maintained throughout Needham's work...

Dates: 1946 - 1995

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography cards collected for the intended 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 7, Part 3' relating to 'Intellectual and Social Factors', 1980 - 1999

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/6/14

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This volume was to have a number of contributors including Janusz Chmielewski, Derk Bodde and Joseph Needham. The cards appear to have been collected by Kenneth Robinson who worked as editor of 'Volume 7' during the 1980s and 1990s.

Dates: 1980 - 1999

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography cards marked 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 7: 'Military Technology; The Gunpowder Epic', 1950 - 1989

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/6/11

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Despite this title, not all the cards appear to relate to gunpowder. There are cards relating to botany, agriculture, salt etc. Some appear to be cases of duplicates or where there has been a title anomaly.

Dates: 1950 - 1989

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography cards relating to botany, 1950 - 1989

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/6/12

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These cards were marked 'found in grey metal cupboard in lunchroom' at the Needham Research Institute, Cambridge.

Dates: 1950 - 1989

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography cards used in the creation of the pamphlet 'Interim List of Editions of Chinese Texts Used', 1966 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC1/2/5/7

Scope and Contents These were housed in a metal drawer labelled 'Editions Used (CUL)'. The cards are headed by a further explanation 'Titles Quoted But Text Not Seen, Plus Other Entries For One Reason Or Another'. Some of these cards contain valuable information about what editions are available at Cambridge University Library'.Also in this archive box is a card glossary of Chinese mathematical terms; list of abbreviations of Chinese texts; and notes on a 'card list of Chem substances and...

Dates: 1966 - 1969

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography for the 'History of Chinese Printing', prepared by T. H. Tsien [錢存訓 / Chhien Tshun-Hsün / Qian Cunxun], and related documents, 1971-01-25 - 1971-06-24

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/179/39

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Categories of books include rare books; Works in Chinese; Works in Japanese and Korean; Works in Western Languages. The related documents include 3 related letters from Tsien; copy of 1 letter of reply from Joseph Needham.

Dates: 1971-01-25 - 1971-06-24

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bibliography on Chinese psychiatric medicine prepared by Hans Agren of Uppsala, Sweden, 1980 - 1985

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/272/1/57

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: 1980 - 1985

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Bill for construction materials, 1850-1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/83

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Chops, receipts and other commercial papers of the Hongs (Chinese merchant houses) and Hong merchants, many including stamps. The documents are in Chinese, but some include English notes describing the contents. The word 'chop' has been used in the documents in the sense of the Chinese word 'chah' (pronounced 'chap' or chop), meaning a contract, diploma or similar document, rather than the more standard meaning of a seal, stamp or brand, which was the use employed in the Pigeon English of...

Dates: 1850-1900

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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Bill from Hen-tsu, 1850-1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/87/2

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A undated bill (in Chinese) from Hen-tsu (Henzi) to Mr Hsin-ch'ang for the collection of goods, including English notes about the bill.

Dates: 1850-1900

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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Bill from Hui-neng, 1850-1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/81

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A bill (in Chinese) from Hui-neng (Huineng) to Mr A. Howell for hooks of various kinds from Hui-neng's blacksmith shop, including a brief English note about the bill. The year is not given.

Dates: 1850-1900

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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Bill from J. Reed, 1840-1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/93

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An undated bill (in Chinese) from J. Reed to Ya-p'ei-she (Ya pei she) in Amoy for three chops of silk, including a new balance, with an English note on the back.

Dates: 1840-1900

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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Bills of sale of land at Kiukiang, 1863

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F4/44

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'Copies of Twenty five Stamped Bills of Sale of Land at Kewkiang adjoining the British Concession, belonging to Messrs Augustine Heard & Co. Originals in Shanghai', recorded by William Breck in the Book of Records at the U.S. Consulate, Kiukiang, 16 February 1863. The documents are in Chinese, with pencil annotations in English.

Dates: 1863

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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Biographical article on Wang Hsi-shan [Wang Xishan] by Nathan Sivin, 1970-10

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/4/16

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: 1970-10

Found in: Needham Research Institute

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Biscuit order to Mr Hen-ku, 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/91/3

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An order from An-chi to Mr Hen-ku (Hengu) for biscuits. The year is not given.

Dates: 1848

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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Biscuit order to Mr Hen-ku, 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H1/91/4

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An order from An-chi to Mr Hen-ku (Hengu) for biscuits. The year is not given.

Dates: 1848

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: Scenic view of Ming dynasty tombs with mountains in the distance, 1973-04-13

Beijing: The Ancient Beijing Observatory 北京古观象台, c.1980

Beijing: Various archaeological objects discovered during the Cultural Revolution, 1972-07

Berlin: Brandenburger Tor [Brandenburg Gate], 1987-11-28

Bibliographical references, 1950 - 1969

Bibliographical references and brief notes, 1950 - 1969

Bibliographical references and notes from various publications, 1945 - 1955

Bibliographical references and related notes, 1950 - 1985

Bibliographical references and related notes by Joseph Needham and Wang Ling, 1950 - 1959

Bibliography A of 'Science and Civilisation in China 'Chinese Books Before +1800', 1948 - 1995

Bibliography B of 'Science and Civilisation in China' for 'Chinese and Japanese Books and Journal Articles Since +1800', 1946 - 1995

Bibliography cards collected for the intended 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 7, Part 3' relating to 'Intellectual and Social Factors', 1980 - 1999

Bibliography cards marked 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 7: 'Military Technology; The Gunpowder Epic', 1950 - 1989

Bibliography cards relating to botany, 1950 - 1989

Bibliography cards used in the creation of the pamphlet 'Interim List of Editions of Chinese Texts Used', 1966 - 1969

Bibliography for the 'History of Chinese Printing', prepared by T. H. Tsien [錢存訓 / Chhien Tshun-Hsün / Qian Cunxun], and related documents, 1971-01-25 - 1971-06-24

Bibliography on Chinese psychiatric medicine prepared by Hans Agren of Uppsala, Sweden, 1980 - 1985

Bill for construction materials, 1850-1900

Bill from Hen-tsu, 1850-1900

Bill from Hui-neng, 1850-1900

Bill from J. Reed, 1840-1900

Bills of sale of land at Kiukiang, 1863

Biographical article on Wang Hsi-shan [Wang Xishan] by Nathan Sivin, 1970-10

Biscuit order to Mr Hen-ku, 1848

Biscuit order to Mr Hen-ku, 1848

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