Papers concerning the 'Whitby Report' on the University's Department of Genetics, including a copy of the report itself., 1970-1971
Scope and Contents
This material includes correspondence with the ARC and University boards and committees upon which Waddington sat, as well as material concerning Waddington's lectures at the University.
Most of the files of correspondence contain original letters from correspondents, as well as manuscript or carbon copies of Waddington's responses.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1971
Creator
- From the Series: Waddington, Conrad Hal, 1905-1975 (embryologist and professor of animal genetics, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open, subject to the researcher completing a Data Protection undertaking form wherever noted. A small amount of the material has been redacted, pending a future review.
Biographical / Historical
This ad hoc committee was set up under Professor L.G Whitby in February 1970 to report on the Department of Genetics. Their report on their findings was delivered to the University Court in October 1970.
Full Extent
2 folders
Physical Location
CLX-A-1069
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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