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RefNoPJL
LevelFonds
TitlePapers of Sir Peter Julius Lachmann FRS, immunologist
Date1965-2018
DescriptionPapers and correspondence of the immunologist Peter Lachmann, removed from his office at the Department of Veterinary Medicine in Cambridge. The collection includes papers, correspondence and notebooks relating to his scientific research, as well as notes and slides for various presentations, talks, and lectures.

In addition to paper records, a significant portion of the collection is held on various digital storage media, including discs and backup tapes.
LanguageEnglish
Extent28 offsite storage boxes; 1tb hard drive
ArrangementArrangement of the collection is pending.
AppraisalThe collection was appraised when it was accessioned in 2021 but still requires weeding and sorting.
AccrualsA 1tb hard drive containing a digital backup of Lachmann's laptop was sent to the Society by the Department of Veterinary Medicine in 2022.
FindingAidsThere is no public finding aid for this collection. The Library team has an internal box listing.
AccessStatusClosed
AccessConditionsAccess to the collection is closed, pending the completion of arrangement and cataloguing. For more information, please contact us at library@royalsociety.org
AdminHistoryPeter Lachmann FRS (23 December 1931 – 26 December 2020), was an immunologist based at the University of Cambridge, who also served as the Royal Society's Biological Secretary and Vice President between 1993 and 1998.
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA4481Lachmann; Sir; Peter Julius (1931 - 2020)1931 - 2020
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