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BSDB/1/6 · Item · 1963-1964
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Formation of SDB from the Embryologist's Club, preparation for the Inaugural meeting, Oxford 20th June 1964, correspondence with prospective members from the Club Secretary (E M Deuchar), outline of the aims of the new society: Memorandum about new society including initial decision formed from a meeting of the Embryologist's Club sub-committee on 30th September 1963, proposed letter to be sent to scientists and draft rules. Typed list (annotated) of Medical Societies and contact details. Secretary's letter, 7 Nov 1963: to the Embryologist's Club members about the proposed change, call for suggestions on draft rules before the meeting on 1st January 1964. Secretary's letter to members with subscription slip. Secretary/Chairman's letter, 28th Feb 1964: to colleagues with an invitation to attend/read a paper at the inaugural meeting on 20 June 1964 with an outline programme. Handwritten list of contacts at Universities around Britain. Correspondents: John Hillaby (Biological Consultant, New Scientist), 2-15 March 1964: Nature ad for SDB, outline of aims. Dr P C Williams (Biological Council, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London), 24 Jan 1964: 'The Littlewood Committee', rules of SDB, Calendar of Meetings of Biological Societies for the year 1964 compiled by the Biological Research Council'. Bundle labelled 'Committee': letters from the Club Secretary inviting various members to stand for the Committee, 26 May 1964 with replies: Prof. F W Brambell (Bangor), Dr Sydney Smith (Cambridge), John Gurdon (Oxford), Prof. C H Waddington (Edinburgh), Dr Ronald Kille (Edinburgh), Dr A F W Hughes ( Bristol), Prof. R J Harrison (London Hospital Med. School), Dame Honor Fell (Strangeways), Dr Denis A T New (Strangeways), Dr W A Hemmings (Bangor). List of Papers to be read at the Inaugural Meeting.