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Correspondence

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1354 Collections and/or Records:

Himsworth, H.P., 1960-1967

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.167
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Sir Harold Himsworth, Martin Rivers Pollock and J.H. Humphrey, dated 1960-1967. Sir Harold Himsworth was Head of the Medical Research Council (MRC). Pollock and Humphrey corresponded with him about their concern that experienced scientific staff were not being able to make a contribution to MRC policy.

Dates: 1960-1967
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Hirth, Friedrich, 20 May 1913

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/60
Scope and Contents

Friedrich Hirth (1845-1927), sinologist, Autograph Letter Signed, 1913.

1 letter: 20 May 1913. Letter of thanks for lending him a letter.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information, purchase information.

Transcription included in the file? No.

Dates: 20 May 1913
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Ho-Hu, 1944-1972

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.170
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Ho-Hu, dated 1944-1972.

Dates: 1944-1972
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Hogness, D.S., 1962, 1970

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.169
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between David Hogness and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1962 and 1970. Hogness worked at the Medical Center, Stanford University, California, USA.

Dates: 1962, 1970
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Holloway, J.H., 1980-1981

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Identifier: Coll-1586/G/2/G.59
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and J.H Holloway in response to requests for prospective speakers, participants and funders, 1980-1981.

Dates: 1980-1981
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION G: VISITS AND CONFERENCES / Conference on Common Denominators in Art and Science, University of Edinburgh, 11-12 November 1981 / Correspondence with prospective speakers, participants and funders

Honigberger, Johann Martin, 1850

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/61
Scope and Contents Johann Martin Honigberger (1795-1869), physician and traveller, Autograph Letter Signed, 1850, about his Middle Eastern journeys.1 letter, 1 cover enfolding the letter inscribed by a previous owner.- Letter: 14 December 1850. Honigberger writes to an art dealership, giving them the biographical details they requested: His travels throughout Europe and to Asia, India, and the Arab peninsula. He worked in Lebanon as a doctor for several years, spent 2 years in Constantinople,...
Dates: 1850
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Howard, George, 30 June 1840, 10 January 1851

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Identifier: Coll-1989/32
Scope and Contents 1. Autograph letter signed ("Morpeth") from William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle to Leonard Horner, dated 30 June 1840, Castle Howard [North Yorkshire]: "I am afraid my answer cannot be quite as definite as you might wish. My Father does not seem to remember very well whether he wrote the inscription entirely, but he says he certainly was concerned in the composition, which may have been arranged with other co-adjutors at Holland House [...]".2. Autograph letter signed...
Dates: 30 June 1840, 10 January 1851
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Hughes, D.E., 1952-1970

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.171
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between D.E. Hughes and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1952-1970. It includes correspondence regarding spore-crushing of B. cereus, 1952 and cell-wall destroying enzymes, 1958.

Dates: 1952-1970
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Humphrey, J.H., 1952-1974

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.172
Scope and Contents

The material consists of Correspondence between John Humphrey and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1952-1974. Humphrey was a colleague of Pollock's at the National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill.

Dates: 1952-1974
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Hungary, 1955-1968

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Identifier: Coll-1586/J/2/J.71
Scope and Contents

The material includes 1955 correspondence, regarding the export of technical equipment; and 1956 correspondence, regarding the message of solidariy with Hungarian universites.

Dates: 1955-1968
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION J: POLITICS / HUMAN RIGHTS