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University of Edinburgh. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (1964-:)

 Organization

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

Papers concerning the reduction in financial aid of overseas postgraduate students, 1967

 Item
Identifier: Coll-41/8/13
Scope and Contents

Contains several copies of a typescript titled 'Overseas Graduate Students at the Institute of Animal Genetics, Edinburgh', written by Waddington in response to a circular letter from the Council for Scientific Policy.

Dates: 1967

Papers of Eric Lucey

 Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-1484
Scope and Contents The material contains: two vinyl (78") records from Edinburgh University Phonetics Department, possibly containing recordings of the humorous songs composed at the Institute of Animal Genetics (1958); various photographs showing: a social event held at Eric Lucey's house, possibly with Institute of Animal Genetics staff (George Clayton is pictured); the Institute of Animal Genetics...
Dates: c.1955-2006

Papers relating to the Ad Hoc Biological Research Committee, including papers associated with the data collection from various universities in connection with the Royal Society's Report on Fundamental Biology, 1960-1962

 Item
Identifier: Coll-41/6/23/1
Scope and Contents

Also contains a draft typescript titled 'Department of Genetics, Edinburgh', which appears to be Waddington's account of the early years of the Institute of Animal Genetics.

Dates: 1960-1962

Papers relating to the Institute of Animal Genetics, 1934-c.1971

 Series
Identifier: Coll-1057/2
Scope and Contents Contains: notebook detailing various poultry experiments for the period 1925-1929 (c.1929); a typescript titled 'Memorandum regarding poultry research in the Institute of Animal Genetics, Edinburgh', by Alan Greenwood (1934); two typescript copies of the Institute of Animal Genetics Report for the Year 1943-1944 (1944); bound typescript titled 'Institute...
Dates: 1934-c.1971

Papers relating to the Institute of Animal Genetics' Triennial Research Report, October-December 1960

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1364/5/21
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains: reports on visits to other institutions, such as Cambridge University and the Royal Veterinary College, University of London; report on Beatty's attendance at various conferences and congresses, including correspondence with the Agricultural Research Council; progress reports on research carried out by Beatty's colleagues and students; notes...
Dates: October-December 1960

Papers relating to the publication 'A Colloquium on Quantitative Inheritance', 1952-1955

 Item
Identifier: Coll-41/7/2
Scope and Contents

The material chiefly contains correspondence between Waddington and the Agricultural Research Council concerning publishing-related matters.

Dates: 1952-1955

Personal and departmental papers, 1934-1975

 Series
Identifier: Coll-41/9
Scope and Contents

The material within this series concerns Waddington's own research and professional arrangements, as well as departmental and staffing matters concerned with the Institute of Animal Genetics.

Most of the files of correspondence contain original letters from correspondents, as well as manuscript or carbon copies of Waddington's responses.

Dates: 1934-1975

Photographs from the Poultry Research Centre, 1930s-1960s

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Coll-1057/6/2
Scope and Contents The photographs consist mainly of photographs of Alan Greenwood, staff from the Institute of Animal Genetics and Poultry Research Centre, their relations and visitors, and various events and conferences. There are also a number of photographs showing the construction and opening of the Poultry Research Centre building at Kings Buildings and the sub-station at Easter Bush. There appears to be a combination of official photographs taken, for instance, for a publication, and more informal...
Dates: 1930s-1960s

Records of the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College

 Fonds
Identifier: EUA IN2
Scope and Contents

The archive contains:


  1. Administrative and Financial Records
  2. Staff Records
  3. Student Records
  4. Estate Records
  5. Veterinary Practice and Research
  6. Photographs and Slides
  7. Objects
Dates: 1823-1999

Report from Beatty to C.H Waddington regarding the rabbit facilities at the Institute of Animal Genetics and potential research projects, 17 October 1955

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1364/5/11
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains: reports on visits to other institutions, such as Cambridge University and the Royal Veterinary College, University of London; report on Beatty's attendance at various conferences and congresses, including correspondence with the Agricultural Research Council; progress reports on research carried out by Beatty's colleagues and students; notes...
Dates: 17 October 1955