Departmental file from the Institute of Animal Genetics concerning Charlotte Auerbach, 1947-1975
File — Box: CLX-A-1536, Box: data_value_missing_06abe55177c3fcb0576df214ca73fadb, Box: data_value_missing_94e17fde71d219a899f620a7d1d2bdf5
Identifier: Coll-1266/4/5
Scope and Contents
Contains papers concerning Auerbach's work at the Institute of Animal Genetics, including: a report of the Mutagenesis Unit; a typescript of a talk given by Auerbach at the Genetics Congress at the Hague in 1963 titled 'Past achievements and future tasks of research in chemical mutagenesis'; a typescript report on Auerbach's Agricultural Research Council-funded mutation work during 1950-1951; and a typescript 'Interim report on the work done by Dr H. Moser since April 1949.'
Also present is correspondence between C.H. Waddington (and, later, Douglas Falconer) and various officials at the University of Edinburgh and the Agricultural Research Council regarding Auerbach's travel expenses, applications for leave of absence, attendance at conferences and promotions within the University, including her nomination for a personal chair. There are also a few items of correspondence between Waddington and Alexander Haddow regarding Auerbach's conflict with M.J. and O.J. Fahmy.
Dates
- 1947-1975
Creator
- University of Edinburgh, Institute of Animal Genetics (1930-1990) (university research institute) (Organization)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, German, Russian
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open.
Extent
1 file
- Falconer, Douglas Scott (professor of genetics, University of Edinburgh and director of the Agricultural Research Council, Unit of Animal Genetics)
- Haddow, Alexander, Sir (experimental pathologist in cancer research)
- Waddington, Conrad Hal, 1905-1975 (embryologist and professor of animal genetics, University of Edinburgh)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk