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Swann, Michael Meredith, 1920-1990 (biologist, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh)

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Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence chiefly about research topics, 1946-1959

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Identifier: Coll-1255/4/1
Scope and Contents The correspondence covers many aspects of Beale's early career, including his applications for various placements following his demobilisation from the army, his work with Tracy Sonneborn, his appointment to the Institute of Animal Genetics and professional correspondence with colleagues around the world. Correspondents include: Eric Ashby, G.W. Beadle, Mick Callan, D.G. Catchside, J.F. Danielli, M. Demerec, Boris Ephrussi, David W. Goodall, Henry Harris, Maxime Lamotte, Joshua Lederberg,...
Dates: 1946-1959

Correspondence concerning the Centre for Human Ecology, University of Edinburgh, 1972-1974

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Identifier: Coll-41/8/4
Scope and Contents

The material also contains correspondence between Waddington and Principal Swann, concerning the School of Man Made Future, including reports titled 'Institute for Human Ecology: General Scope' and a typescript by Percy Johnson Marshall titled 'Ideas for Centre of Human Ecology', as well as meeting papers of the Steering Committee on Environmental Standards.

Dates: 1972-1974

Correspondence with Michael Swann, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, 1966-1972

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Identifier: Coll-41/8/1
Scope and Contents

The correspondence chiefly concerns various meetings and staff appointments. Also present is Swann's resignation letter as Principal (December 1972) and copies of two typescript reports titled 'Institute of Animal Genetics: Edinburgh University Liaisons with the Livestock Industry' and 'The Future of the Institute of Animal Genetics', both presumably written by Waddington.

Dates: 1966-1972

Correspondence within the University of Edinburgh regarding the Medical Research Council's Unit for Reproductive Biology, 1971-1972

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Identifier: Coll-1364/7/2/7
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters to the University Grants Committee from the University Factorial Secretary and the Principal regarding the Medical Research Council's decision to site a Unit for Reproductive Biology in Edinburgh, together with a response from the Grants Committee.

Dates: 1971-1972

Faculty of Science Minute Book, 1949-1953

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Identifier: GB 0237 EUA IN1/ACA/SCI/1/18
Scope and Contents

Includes letters and reports, covering subjects such as courses, students, research grants and appointments. Those present at meetings included Ronald Nathan Arnold, Michael Meredith Swann, James Ritchie, Edward Percy Stebbing, James Kendall and Sir William Wright Smith.

Dates: 1949-1953

Faculty of Science Minute Book, 1954-1959

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Identifier: GB 0237 EUA IN1/ACA/SCI/1/19
Scope and Contents

Includes letters and reports, covering subjects such as courses, students, research grants and appointments. Those present at meetings included Ronald Nathan Arnold, Michael Meredith Swann, Conrad Hal Waddington, Hermann Brück and Kenneth George Denbigh.

Dates: 1954-1959

Faculty of Science Minute Book, 1959-1963

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Identifier: GB 0237 EUA IN1/ACA/SCI/1/20
Scope and Contents

Includes letters and reports, covering subjects such as courses, students, research grants and appointments. Those present at meetings included Sir Edmund Langley Hirst, Ronald Nathan Arnold, Michael Meredith Swann, Hermann Brück and Kenneth George Denbigh.

Dates: 1959-1963

Faculty of Science Minute Book, 1963-1966

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Identifier: GB 0237 EUA IN1/ACA/SCI/1/21
Scope and Contents

Includes letters and reports, covering subjects such as courses, students, research grants and appointments. Those present at meetings included Michael Meredith Swann, Sir Edmund Langley Hirst, Tom L Cottrell, Hermann Brück, Charlotte Auerbach and W Ewart J Farvis,

Dates: 1963-1966

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Swann, Michael Swann, Baron, 1920-1990 -- Correspondence 9
University of Edinburgh -- Principals 9
Administration 4
Appointment to Office 4
Corporate Minutes 4