| RefNo | MS/906/5 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Memorials, obituaries and correspondence concerning their production by Norman Sheppard |
| Date | 1997-2006 |
| Description | A small file of correspondence and papers remembering Sheppard's colleagues and friends.
Correspondence with Ruth Lynden-Bell concerning a memorial gathering for Delia Agar (1912–1998), chemist. Includes: Sheppard's recollections of Agar; a paper prepared by Sheppard for her memorial in 1998; copy of a paper prepared with Lynden-Bell published in the Newnham College Roll Letter.
Short appreciation of the life of Edgar Collinson, physical chemist (1940-1998).
Correspondence concerning the life of Frederick Sydney Dainton FRS (1914-1997) with amongst others Sir Rex Richards FRS, including personal recollections, and a copy of a biographical memoir of Dainton by Richards.
Short appreciation of the life of Ralph Elsey (1924-2006).
Letter from Sheppard to the children of Professor Frank Halliwell with a press clipping by a former student of Halliwell's, from the 'Independent'.
Note commenting on an obituary of Frank Thisetlethwaite (1915-2003) by Howard Temperley. |
| Extent | 1 folder. |
| Format | Computer printout |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Loose papers |
| Arrangement | Materials grouped by obituary subject, and arranged chronologically |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Papers remain closed for 30 years from the date of creation. If you are interested in viewing material which would now be open, please contact the library of the Royal Society (library@royalsociety.org). |