| RefNo | MC/17/262 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Diels, Secretary of the Preußische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Berlin, to Professor [Arthur William] Rücker, The Royal Society, Burlington House, London |
| Date | 25 May 1899 |
| Description | Discusses the formation of the Association of Academies, following a recommendation from Mr. von Sues. Outlines the decision to invite selected academies to a constituting assembly in Wiesbaden. Requests the Royal Society's attendance, and to provide a covering letter to ensure continuity in negotiations, to uphold their role as founders. Wishes to extend invitations not only to the Académie des Sciences in Paris but also to Inscriptions et Belles Lettres. Mentions the possibility of involving the Royal Society of Great Britain and Ireland, seeking information on whether they represent geisteswissenschaftliche Fächer. |
| Language | German |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6673 | Rücker; Sir; Arthur William (1848 - 1915); physicist | 1848 - 1915 |