Material relating to societies and organisations, 1946-1976
| Identifier | Coll-41/6 |
|---|---|
| Creator | Waddington, Conrad Hal, 1905-1975 (embryologist and professor of animal genetics, University of Edinburgh) |
| Dates | 1946-1976 |
| Extent | 22 boxes |
| Agent | Waddington, Conrad Hal, 1905-1975 (embryologist and professor of animal genetics, University of Edinburgh) |
| Subject |
Animal embryology
Animal Genetics Biology Conferences Genetics Science Societies, etc |
| Scope and Contents |
Waddington was a member of numerous societies throughout his life, many of which were science-related. However, he was also involved with organisations and 'think tanks' with a wide-ranging environmental, societal, political or ethical scope, including the Club of Rome or the Council for Science and Society. Waddington's involvement with other organisations was on a more informal basis, and he also delivered lectures to various societies. The societies covered within this series include: The material includes: correspondence, board papers, reports, invitations and other material. Most of the files contain original letters from correspondents, as well as manuscript or carbon copies of Waddington's responses. |
| Consult at | University of Edinburgh, Centre for Research Collections |