| RefNo | COR/1/2/2/1 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Sundry papers collection of Sir John W Cornforth, National Institute of Medical Research |
| Date | 1956 - 1962 |
| Description | Sundry papers in connection with work carried out at the National Institute of Medical Research. Contents list written by Sir John Cornforth reads:
1.) Corres. with A J Henry
2.) JWC's manuscript entitled "Linking atoms in molecules"
3.) Manuscript entitled "Studies on the biosynthesis of Sterols"
4.) Medical Research Council "Biosynthesis of Sterols"
5.) Methyl Rearrangement
6.) Louis F Fieser [transferred by Cornforth to Harvard file]
7.) Correspondence with Gloxo Laboratories
8.) Various items of scientific literature.
Although not listed in the contents, the file also includes a patent specification in the names of John Warcup Cornforth and David Long for work carried out at the National Insitute of Medical Research, lecture notes on the work at the NIMR and correspondence. Some of the letters concern the possibility of establishing a lab that would allow John Cornforth to continue collaboration with George Popjak. This eventually happened under Shell at Milstead, rather than under the National Institute of Medical Research. |
| Extent | 1 box |
| Format | Typescript and manuscript |
| Notes | Files kept with titles and arrangement given by Sir John Cornforth - there is significant overlap between Medical Reserach Council file and National Institute of Medical Research file.
File physically split between two archive boxes - one small and one large. |
| AccessStatus | Open |