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MS. Bodmer 526
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
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Shelfmark
MS. Bodmer 526
Summary
This file does not include an index of correspondents. Topics include:
(fols. 1-168) preparations for R.A. Fisher centenary (written in Walter Bodmer's capacity as Chairman of the Sir Ronald Fisher Memorial Committee); medical research organisations and animal experimentation; familial polyposis study; links between the ICRF and Royal Veterinary College; Human Genome Project; BBC Horizon episode
(fols. 169-332) British Association's role in encouraging young people to pursue scientific careers; Eureka project
(fols. 333-468) mostly routine or concerning nominations and references, and comments on book chapters or papers. Some of the correspondence is written in Bodmer's capacity as President of the Association for Science Education and others concern his election to the American Philosophical Society. There are several letters written as an ICRF response to the Government's White paper on Working for Patients
Date
26 Aug 1988-2 Jun 1989
Language
English
Physical extent
468 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir Walter Bodmer and Lady Julia Bodmer
Papers of Sir Walter Bodmer
Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF), 1967-2005
Walter Bodmer correspondence and office notes
Outgoing letters from Walter Bodmer
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