Papers of the History and Philosophy of Science Committee, 1959 - 1963
Scope and Contents
Contents include: extracts from Cambridge University Reporter; reports of examiners, with statistics; notices of lectures; committee agenda, minutes and reports; copy letter of Registrary relating to the Reckitt Fund; letter to Heads of Departments on new developments for 1960-1; joint notice from History and Philosophy of Science Committee and Committee of Management for History and Philosophy of Science in the Natural Sciences Tripos; General Board circular concerning possible changes, 1962-7; syllabus for certificate; report of Committee to the General Board; draft statement on quinquennial needs, 1962-67; draft reply to General Board questionnaire; draft report on proposed additional paper for certificate; 1st report to General Board by Committee to review Natural Sciences Tripos; statement on same by teaching officers; memorandum on Whipple Fund; proposals for course on Principles of biological and physical science.
Dates
- Creation: 1959 - 1963
Creator
- From the Management Group: University of Cambridge (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This volume was transferred to the University Archives by the Botanic Garden from among the papers of J.S. Gilmour on 14 Apr. 1995.
Originator(s)
History and Philosophy of Science Committee
Finding aid date
1997-12-23 10:48:39+00:00
Repository Details
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