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RefNoJB/2/1/1
LevelFile
TitleBiography of Sir James Baddiley
Date1990-2008
DescriptionCollection of items relating to the life of Sir James Baddiley

1. 2 VHS videos by the Biochemical Society Archive, 'Conversations with Eminent Biochemists'. H.L.Kornberg in conversation with James Baddiley
Video cassette one: 24 October 1990 (Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes)
Video cassette two: 25 October 1990 (Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes)

2. Leather bound volume with CD-R data disc in cover and one loose volume containing Sir James' biographical notes and comments on his life, scientific work and interests. (1998-2008)
Contents:-

Curriculum Vitae
Notes on Family History
Early Academic History
Biographical Highlights: family and history
The Toddlers
School and University: Influences and Experiences
The University of Manchester 1939-1944
A Laboratory Incident
Imperial Chemical Industries Fellowships and Support for Research in British Universities in 1945
Sweden 1947-1949
Personal Impressions of the Lister Institute
USA - Lipmann's Laboratory
Appointment to the Chair of Organic Chemistry at Newcastle
Personal Impressions of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne
The Attraction of the Chair at Newcastle
Translation of 'Teichos' in Greek
Origin of the Name Teichoic Acid
Notes on Research Career
The Move to Cambridge in 1980
Activity since 1980 in Cambridge
University of Cambridge Institute of Biotechnology
From CoA to TA
Coaggregation. Role of D-Alanine in LTA
Conclusions on the Functions of Teichoic Acids
Review
Research Funding
Inflential Factors in my Scientific Career
Experience in Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Research
Direction of My Scientific Interests
Composition and Expertise of the Research Group
List of Colleagues and Co-workers
Committees and Trusts
Lectures and Visits
The Relationship between Structure and Function in Teichoic Acids
With Hindsight
Motoring, Music and Other Activities
Amusing Incidents and Philosophy
James Baddiley. Knight Bachelor, January 1977
Organic/Microbiological Chemistry at Newcastle, 1954-1983
Hazel: Our Long Life Together
James Baddiley: Some Important Publications
Order of Names of Co-Authors on Published Scientific Papers
List of all publications
Activity since 1980 in Cambridge
Biological Developments at Newcastle since 1980
Summary of Honours and Appointments
Biographical Information on Family Members
Personal property: paintings, articles of value and books
Poem about Teichoic acids with reference to Richard Lovelace's 'To Althea, from Prison'

3. 4 CD-R data discs containing Sir James' biographical information, lists of colleagues, correspondence with the Alzheimer's Trust, Cephalosporin fund, and general correspondence. (1999-2008)
(Please note that screen shots are available in paper format for consultation of each of the CD-R folder contents)

4. Certificate awarded to James Baddiley on the completion of sixty years of membership at the Royal Society of Chemistry; signed H.V.Ley, President. (2002)

5. Draft Obituary Notice for Sir James Baddiley after his death on 17 November 2008. (Author and date unknown)

6. Funeral order of service for Professor James Baddiley at Pembroke College Chapel (1 December 2008). Includes a mock coat of arms and poem 'Nothing Bugs Baddiley' presented to James Baddiley by his colleagues at Newcastle University.

Extent11 items
FormatDigital; video; printed
AccessStatusOpen
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