| RefNo | NLB/18/821 |
| AltRefNo | NLB/18 p471-472 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Arthur William Rucker, to Professor J A Ewing, Fellow of the Royal Society |
| Date | 19 May 1899 |
| Description | Directed to enquire whether Ewing would be willing to accept the post of Director of the National Physical Laboratory. Send the following documents for information:
-The report of Lord Rayleigh's Commission [not enclosed]
-A copy of the evidence taken by Commission [not enclosed]
-The scheme of organization agreed upon between the Treasury and the Royal Society [not enclosed]
-A list of the Executive Committee [not enclosed]
-A copy of a letter addressed to the Executive Committee which details how the work will be inaugurated [not enclosed]
-A report of the Kew Observatory Committee [not enclosed]
-A statement as to the emoluments, duties, and conditions of tenure of office of the Director, which have been approved by the President and Council [enclosed on page 472]
The Director should command the confidence both of those interested in Science and Industry. Ewing can arrange for an interview with Vice-Chairman (Lord Rayleigh) or the members of the Executive Committee if he wishes. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Carbon |
| PhysicalDescription | Typescript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8053 | Ewing; Sir; James Alfred (1855 - 1935) | 1855 - 1935 |
| NA6673 | Rucker; Sir; Arthur William (1848 - 1915) | 1848 - 1915 |