Record

RefNoROR/1/4/5
AltRefNoA.29
Previous numbersROR/1/29
LevelFile
TitlePlan for volume two of Robert Robinson's autobiogrpahy
Date[1970s]
DescriptionIncludes several different drafts for chapter headings and synopsis. The plan consisted of the following twelve chapters:
Chapter 1: 'Extension of Synthesis of Anthocyanins and other topics in continuation with Vol.I.'
Chapter 2: 'Miscellaneous Studies', including theoretical matters and Samuel's letter.
Chapter 3: 'Synthesis of Steroids'
Chapter 4: 'Stilboestrol'
Chapter V: 'Chemistry of Penicillin'
Chapter 6: 'Alkaloids of Nux Vomica', including Ajmaline[?]
Chapter 7: 'The Royal Society and The Royal Society Clubs, The Chemical Society and the Society of Chemical Industry'
Chapter 8: 'Some Recollections of Oxford'
Chapter 9: 'Personal'
Chapter 10: 'Government Committees and Travel'
Chapter 11: 'Industrial Consultancies', including cancer research for Shell
Chapter 12: 'Concerning Publications', including 'Tetrahedron' and 'Chemosphere'
Extent1 folder
AccessStatusOpen
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