Science
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:
File
Science, 1985-11 - 1986-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 7/7
Scope and Contents
Includes: paper by Steven Rose on themes for a science policy speech; text of speech by Lord Kaldor in the House of Lords on Government policy and new technologies; paper from the Jobs and Industry Joint Policy Committee on science and technology policy; note on the work of the Labour, Finance and Industry Group science policy sub-group.
Dates:
1985-11 - 1986-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Series
Science and defence, 1951 - 1975
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRUN 1
Scope and Contents
Lectures and speech notes.
Dates:
1951 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Science and the Strategic Defence Initiative, 1986-04 - 1986-11
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 7/8
Scope and Contents
Notes and correspondence on science policy, including: notes from Walter Kellermann; proposals for the establishment of a Ministry of Science and Technology; a statement from the Executive Committee of British Pugwash on the acceptability of Strategic Defence Initiative research contracts; a status report on the boycott of Star Wars (SDI) research by academic scientists.
Dates:
1986-04 - 1986-11
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Science Policy Foundation Speech, 1985-10-19
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/1/54
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Includes: recordings of television interviews with NK and other members of the Shadow Cabinet; recordings of news bulletins featuring NK and Labour; recordings of speeches from Conference; party political broadcasts and election broadcasts; political documentaries; recordings of Prime Minister’s Questions, from the House of Commons.
Dates:
1985-10-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Shadow Cabinet Papers, 1966-05 - 1968-04
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3/2/1/8
Scope and Contents
Leader's Consultative Committee papers and minutes on subjects including: powers to control incomes, by [Leonard] Robert Carr and Iain Macleod; regional government; Greater London Council rent policy; the effects of devaluation, by Iain Macleod; family poverty, by [Irene] Mervyn Pike; the Speaker's Conference on electoral reform, by the Chairman of the Conservative Party [Anthony Barber], and also by Edward du Cann; redistribution of seats, by [Anthony Barber] and also by Edward du Cann;...
Dates:
1966-05 - 1968-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
File
Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/38A-C
Scope and Contents
Danish proofs for WSC's speeches (9 - 11 October, Copenhagen [Denmark]). Also includes letter from Paul Monrad, publisher of the speeches in Denmark.Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 October, Copenhagen University) entitled "Honorary Degree Conferment" (of WSC's honorary doctorate of philosophy) on Britain's debt to the ancient Danes, WSC's own perseverance after the academic failures of his youth, the privilege of university education, the balance between sciences and arts, the advantages...
Dates:
26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., Apr 1951 - 28 Sep 1951
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/42A-C
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (3 July, Grosvenor House Hotel [London]) at the English Speaking Union dinner for General Dwight Eisenhower, on the English Speaking Union as a foundation for peace and an advance towards a united Europe.Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (10 July, Royal College of Physicians [London]) entitled "Lord Moran" (for the presentation of his portrait to 1st Lord Moran [earlier Charles Wilson, former President, Royal College of Physicians]), on subjects...
Dates:
Apr 1951 - 28 Sep 1951
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 14 Oct 1951 - 23 Oct 1951
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/44A-B
Scope and Contents
Speech notes and typescript for WSC's election address (15 October, Huddersfield Town Hall [Yorkshire]) on subjects including: the decision by the Colne Valley [Yorkshire] Conservatives to support a Liberal candidate to stop Labour from winning the seat; the duty of all Conservatives and Liberals to combine against Labour; a tribute to Lady Violet Bonham-Carter [earlier Violet Asquith and Violet Lady Bonham- Carter, later Violet, Lady Asquith of Yarnbury], Liberal candidate for Colne Valley;...
Dates:
14 Oct 1951 - 23 Oct 1951
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 24 Oct 1955 - 16 Dec 1955
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/59A-C
Scope and Contents
Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (18 November, Monkhams Ward Dinner and Dance, Woodford [Essex]) on the increased Conservative majority, Conservative support for a varied, tolerant society, the current political situation, including the last Budget, the rejection of nationalization by the electorate, and Labour's lack of other policies. Published: Complete Speeches VIII pp 8662 - 3.Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (24 November, Harrow [Middlesex]) on receiving the...
Dates:
24 Oct 1955 - 16 Dec 1955
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 06 Nov 1958 - 26 Oct 1960
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/62A-D
Scope and Contents
Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (6 November 1958, Hotel Matignon, Paris [France]) entitled "A Friend of France" on receiving the Croix de la Liberation from Charles de Gaulle, President of France, on subjects including: de Gaulle's wartime status as the symbol of France and his present responsibilities and problems; the confused international situation; WSC's long friendship with France; the uncertain future and the need for Britain, France and the Western allies to stand...
Dates:
06 Nov 1958 - 26 Oct 1960
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: Non House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 08 Feb 1944 - 12 Nov 1944
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/204A-C
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (2 March, Royal College of Physicians, London) on advances in medicine and science and the importance of a National Health Service. Also includes correspondence and source material from: 1st Lord Moran [earlier Charles Wilson] President of the Royal College of Physicians (2); Michael Reed [Private Secretary to Minister of Health]; notes and copies of correspondence from Leslie Rowan [Principal Private Secretary to WSC] and John Martin [Private Secretary to WSC];...
Dates:
08 Feb 1944 - 12 Nov 1944
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: speech notes., 10 Sept 1947 - 28 Oct 1947
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/14A-F
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 September, International Congress of Physicians, Guildhall, London) on the medical profession and scientific advances in which he reflects on previous speeches made by Sir Edward Grey and 1st Lord Morley of Blackburn. Also includes a report from the Lancet on WSC's speech and the reply to it made by 1st Lord Moran and papers about the meeting. Published: Complete Speeches VII, pp 7521-3.Speech notes for WSC's speech (27 September, Royal Wanstead Schools,...
Dates:
10 Sept 1947 - 28 Oct 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches: Speech notes., Jan 1949 - 01 Apr 1949
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/24A-E
Scope and Contents
Includes speech notes for WSC's speech (31 March, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston [United States]) entitled "The twentieth century - its promises and its realisation" on subjects including: the teaching of engineering and science in the United Kingdom contrasted with the situation in the United States; the role of science and the use made of scientific discoveries for military purposes; Great Britain's hopes for the twentieth century; WSC's early political career and...
Dates:
Jan 1949 - 01 Apr 1949
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
File
Speeches, speech notes, press releases and articles, 1985-06 - 1985-07
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 16/1/19
Scope and Contents
Includes NK’s speech to the Plymouth rally [Devon] and his speech to the Parliamentary Party and Party staff on Labour’s position midway between General Elections and the development of campaigning, July 85. Other subjects include: industrial strategy in London; the treatment of Scottish miners following the miners’ strike; results from the United Nations Decade for Women; the teaching of science; the Government’s review of social security and pensions; the National Health Service; nuclear...
Dates:
1985-06 - 1985-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Speeches, speech notes, press releases and articles, 1985-08 - 1985-09
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 16/1/20
Scope and Contents
Subjects include: education policy; science policy; unemployment.
Dates:
1985-08 - 1985-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Unknown
Statement by WSC on the atomic bomb, [01-07 Aug 1945]
Unknown
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/3/42-50
Scope and Contents
Copy of a statement to be issued on WSC's behalf [by Clement Attlee, Prime Minister]. Includes covering note explaining that WSC had prepared the statement prior to the change in government. The statement covers issues including: scientific research in the United Kingdom on atomic fission; responsibilities of the committee under Sir George Thomson; exchange of scientific information with the United States; the key individuals including Sir John Anderson [later 1st Lord Waverley] and Lord...
Dates:
[01-07 Aug 1945]
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
Fonds
The Papers of Alan Agar
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/AGAR
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises papers concerned with the preparation of Agar’s book "The History of European Commercial Electron Microscopes"; historical micrographs recorded on early instruments; and catalogues/reprints of information on electron microscopes.
Dates:
1936 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Baron Baker of Windrush
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/LDBA
Scope and Contents
The most extensive and particularly interesting material in this varied collection is that relating to Lord Baker's wartime work on air raid precautions, analysing bomb and other enemy damage and devising ways of protecting buildings and personnel. There are also important sections on the work of the Department of Engineering in Cambridge University, the University itself and the University Grants Committee. There is considerable material relating to Lord Baker's membership of a wide range...
Dates:
1921 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access:
With the exception of a few files, which are still closed (details are available in the catalogue), the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Bruno Pontecorvo
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/PNVO
Scope and Contents
Personal papers and correspondence relating to Bruno and Marianne Pontecorvo and their family, including Bruno's scientific correspondence.
Dates:
1917 - 2004
Conditions Governing Access:
With some exceptions marked in the catalogue, the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Dame Athene Donald
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/DNLD
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection relates to Donald's scientific career and research: including publications; academic conferences; papers relating to scientists collaborating and working for Donald; scientific findings and data. It also includes material, including articles, relating to Donald's role as a gender equality champion and a copy of her blog.
Dates:
1970 - 2016
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed until listed.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Dr (Vernon) Ellis Cosslett
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/COSS
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers concerning the development of the Electron Microscope
Dates:
1935-08 - 1988-08
Conditions Governing Access:
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Jeremy Bray
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRAY
Scope and Contents
The papers of Jeremy Bray consist of a wide range of political, scientific and economic material. There are a large number of political subject files, often resulting from Bray's work in various Parliamentary committees, and these cover areas including: economic policy; scientific and technical policy; the steel industry (particularly relating to the Ravenscraig steelworks in Bray's own Lanarkshire constituency); Scottish affairs in general; education; Hong Kong and China; Africa; mental...
Dates:
1953 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Lord Todd
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/TODD
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises notes, minutes and reports and correspondence with successive Lords President during the whole life of the Advisory Council on Scientific Policy (ACSP) 1947-1964, of which Lord Todd was an original member and Chairman from 1952 onwards. There are papers relating to overseas research, scientific manpower, the "Brain Drain" and studies on natural resource research. There are also some bundles of papers of the Council for Scientific Policy (CSP) with which the...
Dates:
1920 - 1996
Conditions Governing Access:
Some files have been closed: please see individual files for details. The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Max Ferdinand Perutz
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/PRTZ
Scope and Contents
This collection includes off prints of scientific articles, photographs, slides, films and videos, articles, book reviews, lectures and talks, correspondence with individuals and organisations, and personal papers. Most of the material is from later on in Max Perutz's life, and concerns mostly lecture materials, and correspondence relating to nominations and references. ...
Dates:
1901 - 2003
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
Fonds
The Papers of Professor James Cassels
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CASS
Scope and Contents
The papers held at Churchill Archives Centre include a small amount of biographical and personal material, public or official correspondence, and material relating to government policy on energy (mainly in the 1980's).
Dates:
1967 - 1996
Conditions Governing Access:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. One file, CASS 1/6, is closed in line with the depositors wishes.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre