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Expand 1 - Biographical and Personal1 - Biographical and Personal
Expand 2 - Particle Disintegration, Cosmic Rays, Astrophysics2 - Particle Disintegration, Cosmic Rays, Astrophysics
Expand 3 - Magnetism3 - Magnetism
Expand 4 - Second World War and Government Committees4 - Second World War and Government Committees
Expand 5 - Political Activities5 - Political Activities
Expand 6 - Science-Related Interests6 - Science-Related Interests
Expand 7 - Overseas Activities7 - Overseas Activities
Collapse 8 - Lectures, Publications, Addresses, Broadcasts8 - Lectures, Publications, Addresses, Broadcasts
1 - 'The Frustration of Science'
2 - 'Some Aspects of Present Day Affairs. December 10, 1934'.
3 - 'Science and Politics. Dalton Hill. 11.3.37'
4 - 'The Frustration of Science Exhibition. May 16, 1938'.
5 - Miscellaneous manuscripts - undated political speeches.
Expand 6 - Talks and papers by Blackett on organisation of post-war science, and fundamental research.6 - Talks and papers by Blackett on organisation of post-war science, and fundamental research.
7 - 2 talks by Blackett on the planning of science, for the BBC Chinese service.
8 - Contribution by Blackett to discussion following a talk by R.L. Oppenheimer, on pure and applied scientific research.
9 - 'The Scientist in the Socialist State'.
Collapse 10 - Papers relating to Evan James Williams FRS10 - Papers relating to Evan James Williams FRS
11 - 'Industrial use of atomic energy'.
12 - 'W.E.A. Manchester, Aptil 1947. "The Next Few Years"'.
13 - 'B.A. 10.5.47. Manchester. Origin of Barlow Rept'.
14 - 'How can science help us?'
15 - 'Science and the British Economic Crisis', Milan, April 1948.
16 - 'Science and Industry. T.U.C. Summer School', July 1948
17 - 'Draft message to N.Y. Conference, March 1949'
Expand 18 - 'Military and political consequences of atomic energy', London, Turnstile Press, 1948.18 - 'Military and political consequences of atomic energy', London, Turnstile Press, 1948.
Expand 19 - Federation of British Industries, Conference on Industry and the Universities, Ashorne Hill, 25-28 November 1949.19 - Federation of British Industries, Conference on Industry and the Universities, Ashorne Hill, 25-28 November 1949.
20 - Short notes for speeches, 1950.
21 - Miscellaneous short notes for speeches.
22 - Miscellaneous short notes for speeches made by Blackett at Imperial College.
23 - 'RPA. 10.6.53'.
24 - 'Forward (sic) to 'The Physics of Experimental Method', by HJJ Braddick.
25 - Rutherford Memorial Lecture, 1954.
26 - 'Ashridge, August 1954. The Power of the Atom'.
Expand 27 - 'Atomic Weapons and East-West Relations', Cambridge University Press27 - 'Atomic Weapons and East-West Relations', Cambridge University Press
Expand 28 - 'Technology and World Advancement'28 - 'Technology and World Advancement'
29 - 'The Challenge of Calder Hall' for 'News Chronicle', 17 October 1956
30 - Speech by Blackett at dinner, Royal Aeronautical Society, May 1957
31 - '41st Physical Society Exhibition, 1957'.
33 - Manuscript plan and notes for 4 lectures delivered by Blackett at London University.
34 - Speech by Blackett at Elliot's School.
35 - 'The education of an agnostic', 'Punch', September 1958
Expand 36 - The Rutherford Memorial Lecture, 1958.36 - The Rutherford Memorial Lecture, 1958.
37 - Transcript of TV Press Conference at British Association meeting at York, September 1959
38 - Manuscript notes, probably for speeches by Blackett at British Academy meeting or for TV Press Conference at British Association meeting at York, September 1959
39 - 'Sloane School, 29 October 1959'
40 - 'R.C. of Sc. [Royal College of Science] Association, 13 November 1959'.
41 - 'Scientific and technological change and human values'.
42 - 'Q.M. [Queen Mary] College, 19.2.60.'
43 - Blackett's summing up of the World Food and Population Symposium at the British Association meting at Cardiff, September 1960
44 - 'Speech of thanks to J.D.C. [Sir John Cockcroft] at Opening Ceremony of Physics Building, 20.10.60.' [at Imperial College, London].
Expand 45 - 'Tizard and the Science of War'.45 - 'Tizard and the Science of War'.
46 - Speech by Blackett delivered at Bristol, 28 April 1961, in support of Anthony Wedgwood Benn (now Tony Benn), at the by-election for Bristol South-East.
Expand 47 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1961.47 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1961.
Expand 48 - Contribution to 'Freedom from Want', produced by ATV.48 - Contribution to 'Freedom from Want', produced by ATV.
Expand 49 - 'Studies of War'49 - 'Studies of War'
50 - 'Organisational problems of scientific research in the universities'.
Expand 51 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 196251 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1962
Expand 52 - 'The Universities and the nation's crisis'.52 - 'The Universities and the nation's crisis'.
Expand 53 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 196453 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1964
54 - 'Wanted: A Wand Over Whitehall. Professionalising the Civil Service'.
Expand 55 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Diner, 196555 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Diner, 1965
Expand 56 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1965.56 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1965.
57 - 'The First Year of the Ministry of Technology'
58 - 'Science, Technology and Government'
59 - Tribute by Blackett to Homi Bhabha, broadcast on BBC European Service, 26 January 1966.
60 - 'Spontaneous speech'
61 - 'Education and the Trade Gap'.
62 - 'Science and Government'
63 - Speech of welcome to Piotr and Anna Kapitza at Royal Society when Kapitza gave lecture on recollections of Rutherford, May 1966.
64 - Toast by Blackett at Royal Geographical Society, June 1966.
65 - Speech at University of Hull, on conferement of Hon. Doctorate on Blackett.
66 - 'Science in the service of mankind'
67 - 'The Lunar Society of Birmingham'
68 - Speech at opening of Mathematical Institute, Oxford.
69 - 'SIRA Opening of New Building'.
70 - 'Technology, industry and economic growth'.
Expand 71 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Dinner, 30 November 196671 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Dinner, 30 November 1966
Expand 72 - 'Science, Technology and Government'72 - 'Science, Technology and Government'
73 - Address by Blackett to The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Annual Luncheon, 16 February 1967. (On Science and Government).
Expand 74 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 196774 - Notes for shorter speeches made by Blackett, 1967
Expand 75 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Dinner, 30 November 196775 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Dinner, 30 November 1967
76 - 'Science and Technology and Economic Growth'
77 - Address to H.M. The Queen at the opening of the Royal Society's new premises, November 1967.
78 - Speech at University of York
Expand 79 - Notes and speeches, 196879 - Notes and speeches, 1968
Expand 80 - Miscellaneous writings and speeches made by Blackett for the Bicentenary of James Cook.80 - Miscellaneous writings and speeches made by Blackett for the Bicentenary of James Cook.
81 - Folder of miscellaneous background material, mainly for articles on Captain Cook.
82 - Royal Society's Anniversary Meeting and Dinner, 30 November 1968.
Expand 83 - Notes for speeches made by Blackett,196983 - Notes for speeches made by Blackett,1969
Expand 84 - Notes for speeches made by Blackett, 197084 - Notes for speeches made by Blackett, 1970
Expand 85 - Speeches made by Blackett in the House of Lords, 1970-1972.85 - Speeches made by Blackett in the House of Lords, 1970-1972.
86 - Pages 6 and 7 only of speech or lecture by Blackett on University entry.
87 - Brief editorial correspondence re speech on Rutherford.
88 - 'The rich and poor nations'
89 - Vikram Sarabhai. Obituary notice. May 1973
90 - Notes, plans, quotations for lectures
Expand 9 - Correspondence9 - Correspondence
10 - Appointment diaries
Expand 11 - Correspondence with Professor Nishina11 - Correspondence with Professor Nishina
Expand 12 - Newscuttings12 - Newscuttings
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