Correspondence with Encyclopedia Britannica Ltd concerning Beale's article about Nikolai Vavilov, 1957-1959
Scope and Contents
Contains chiefly correspondence with publishers and publications including Edward Arnold, Taylor and Francis, Encylopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia of Genetics and the Trends in Genetics journal. Also contains press cuttings reviewing Beale's publications from Cambridge University Press and correspondence with individuals such as John Preer, Sidney Pollack and Keith Vickermann.
Except where noted, copies of Beale's replies are usually present.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1959
Creator
- From the Fonds: Beale, Geoffrey Herbert, 1913-2009 (founder of malaria genetics, Royal Society professor) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Where noted, the researcher may be required to complete a Data Protection undertaking form. A small amount of material is restricted and cannot be produced.
Biographical / Historical
Beale's article concerning Nikolai Vavilov was published in the Encylopedia Britannica in 1958. Beale also contributed an article concerning August Weismann for the same edition.
Full Extent
1 envelope
Physical Location
CLX-A-1283
Subject
- Vavilov, Nikolai Ivanovich, 1887-1943 (geneticist and botanist) (Person)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc (1768) (Organization)
Repository Details
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