Series II: Julian Huxley, 1938-1980s
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Max Nicholson/Julian Huxley papers consist of correspondence, documents, typescripts, articles, and off-prints. The subject of the collection is primarily the materials related to Nicholson's publication efforts with other scholars, including Jacob Bronowski, Julian Huxley, Francis Williams, and Barbara Wootton, from the years 1927 to 1980s. Nicholson was active in nature conservation, which is one the strongest themes occurring throughout this collection.
Series I concerns Nicholson's collaboration with his contemporaries (including Julian Huxley) on projects such as the Idea Systems Group and consists of minutes, working papers and internal correspondence. Series II consists of correspondence and papers between Huxley and Nicholson regarding various organizations, such as the Center for the Study of Mankind; the Human Potentialities of Peace, which was a proposal for a Pugwash (COSWA) Conference; Post-War Aims Group/P.E.P. Club; and the proposed E. African Academy of Science.
Series I concerns Nicholson's collaboration with his contemporaries (including Julian Huxley) on projects such as the Idea Systems Group and consists of minutes, working papers and internal correspondence. Series II consists of correspondence and papers between Huxley and Nicholson regarding various organizations, such as the Center for the Study of Mankind; the Human Potentialities of Peace, which was a proposal for a Pugwash (COSWA) Conference; Post-War Aims Group/P.E.P. Club; and the proposed E. African Academy of Science.
Dates
- circa 1927-1980s
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet ( (2 boxes))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Huxley, Julian (Person)
- From the Collection: Nicholson, Max (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu