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Copy of an article by Derek Price of Cambridge entitled 'Ancient Instruments in Peking' about the opening of the Peking Observatory to the public in May 1956, and other related documents, 1956-05-04 - 1956-09

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/73/4/1

Scope and Contents

The related documents comprise a letter from Anthony [?] of 'Discovery' magazine to Price and attached copy of a 'Times' article about the observatory and its opening; copies of 'New China News Agency Bulletins reporting the opening; notes by Joseph Needham.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-05-04 - 1956-09

Extent

5 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Pirce, Derek; Needham, Joseph

Finding aid date

2005-05-17 12:01:10+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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