The file title is ‘Papers lent to Maurice Goldsmith (Biographer) and returned’. It contains correspondence relating to Joseph Needham’s past and friends, possibly inspired by his appearances on radio and televsion, answers to biographical enquiries, a typescript profile by Nigel Calder (New Scientist), a biographical summary produced by UNESCO and a copy of the Oundle School prospectus for 1987/88. These papers were returned to Joseph Needham in Feb. 1993. The file includes correspondence and lists relating to Joseph Needham’s sermons.