Folders E.1-E.6: Advisory Board for the Research Councils (ABRC) Richards was appointed a member of the Board for three years from 1 January 1980 under the chairmanship of Sir Alec Merrison, and resigned 'with great reluctance' in July 1982 because of the heavy pressure of work in Oxford. His advice was sought on the chairmanship of the Science Research Council and the chairmanship of the ABRC in succession to Merrison. He continued to be associated with the ABRC as an advisor on…