The Clarendon Press, Oxford
MS. Eng. misc. b. 218/D.7
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Title
The Clarendon Press, Oxford
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 218/D.7
Summary
Editorial correspondence regarding Quantum Theory of Solids (published in 1955) which arose out of a series of lectures delivered by Peierls in 1953 at the Summer School at Les Houches; includes correspondence on foreign translations, second and paperback editions, and on other publications recommended or discussed by Peierls; some scientific correspondence arising. One early letter (1938) deals with a proposed book on the Quantum Theory which was never completed.
Date
1938, 1953-1970
Language
English
Physical extent
1 file
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Collection contents
Correspondence and papers of Sir Rudolf (Ernst) Peierls
Publications, broadcasts, reports
Correspondence with publishers and editors
The Clarendon Press, Oxford
