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Joseph Needham papers

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Needham

Scope and Contents

Comprised of biographical materials, material related to Needham's time at Cambridge, documentation of his work with the Sino-British Science Cooperation Office (SBSCO), materials relatd to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), documentation of research, publications, lectures and broadcasts, visits and conferences, records of involvement with societies and oganisations, documentation of work in politics and interest in religion and society, and a large quantity of Needham's correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871-1995

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Some items are restricted at the discretion of the Keeper of Manuscripts.

Extent

c. 3400 item(s) (c. 3400 items)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

This is an abbreviated description of the collection. For full description please see the A2A online catalogue at http://tinyurl.com/jneedham There is also a hard copy catalogue available in the Manuscripts Reading Room.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were received in September 1992 from Cambridge University Library.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom