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RefNoPB/1/18/2
Previous numbersA.19
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Blackett to Rector (Sir Roderic Hill).
Date29 December 1952
DescriptionSummarising fields of research then covered at Imperial College and Blackett's own wish 'to effect some considerable concentration of effort so as to produce fewer and stranger groups', including 'in the first instance' Cosmic Rays and Paleomagnetism. Very substantial increase in finance is asked for.
Extent3pp
FormatTypescript
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialSee also C.72, Blackett's application to Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (D.S.I.R) for research grants
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