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Correspondence with Martin Johnson of The University, Birmingham, about his work on early instruments and related documents, 1948-09-03 - 1949-08-06

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/72/2/4

Scope and Contents

The related documents comprise a letter from Dorothea Singer of Par, Cornwall, referring to Johnson's work; related Joseph Needham notes. The letters make particular reference to the instruments of the Maragha Observatory and those made by Kuo Shou-Ching at the end of the 13th century.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-09-03 - 1949-08-06

Extent

13 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Johnson, Martin; Needham, Joseph; Singer, Dorothea

Finding aid date

2005-05-13 10:35:29+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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