Childhood and personal items, c.1913-1995
Scope and Contents
These are objects collected by, given to, or worn by Joseph Needham, Dorothy Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen. Objects given to the Needham Research Institute are catalogued as NRI 1
Dates
- Creation: c.1913-1995
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Needham Research Institute. For further details on conditions governing access please contact the Librarian at library@nri.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours is available from the Institute's website https://www.nri.cam.ac.uk/the-archive.
Extent
2 archive box(es) : Metal, plastic, glass, leather, wood and paper
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These items were found in Joseph Needham’s office in the Needham Research Institute, and in desk drawers in various rooms at the Institute.
Physical Description
Wood, metal, glass, plastic, fabric and paper.
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
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