Papers of Howard Walter Florey PRS, pathologist The papers of Howard Walter Florey, Baron Florey of Adelaide and Marston (1898 - 1968), Vice President (1951-1953) and President (1960-1965) of the Royal Society. An extensive collection of papers, relating to almost every aspect of Florey's career in science and public life. The scientific materials include a complete run of laboratory notebooks 1924-1968, files on the work for which Florey is best known, penicillin and antibiotics 1940-1962, together with papers, research notes and photographs on mucus secretion, traumatic shock and electron microscopy. Florey's writings are preserved in the form of drafts and proofs of published items, together with relevant correspondence. His correspondence indicates the depth of his involvement in the affairs of particular organisations, notably the Oxford University School of Pathology and the Royal Society. The work of Ethel Florey (nee Hayter) and Margaret Augusta Florey (nee Fremantle) is also present. 1924-1968