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RefNoHF/1/3/2/10/90
Previous numbers98HF.35.10.90
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Richard P Harris, Royal Automobile Club, London to Howard Walter Florey
Date10 November 1942
DescriptionHas read about penicillin - works on water supplies - at a supply on the Gold Coast, improved bacteriological results were reported - describes growth of algae mixed with a fungus on the sedimentation tanks - attempted to isolate active substance - small yield - will send cultures if Florey wishes - would like references about isolation and identification of mould products.
Manuscript note: answered 11 November 1942 - none available.
Extent3pp
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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