These letters relate to preparations for the foundation stone laying ceremony, blue tiles for the building, a bronze sculpture of Joseph Needham (by Nigel Boonham, recommended by Stephen Keynes) for the front entrance, acceptances for the ceremony and news of the Needham Research Institute. Includes a photocopy letter from Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan [丹斯里陳振傳] regarding guests for the reception with a list containing contact information for invitations to be sent.