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'The advocate of bloom becomes the prophet of doom', Scotland on Sunday , 14 Mar 1993

Cutting (photocopy). The article discusses Nicholson's fading optimism about the response of governments to the environmental crisis.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/37
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 14 Mar 1993
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Short profile of Nicholson, publication unknown, n.d.

1p photocopy (badly faded) of printed article.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/46
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: n.d.
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Cuttings and pages from newspapers, journals etc and offprints, 1980-2001, n.d.

Various articles mentioning Nicholson, referring to his books or reporting his views. See also MS. 15041/47 and MS. 15041/48.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/49
Extents: 27 leaves + 2 items
Dates: 1980-2001, n.d.
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Letter from Nicholson, aged ten, to his father, 1914

Written from Portsmouth. Describes seeing sailors, a soldier etc.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/50
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 1914
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Bird Diary, bulk: Bulk, 1917-1918, 1914-1919

Large hardback diary chiefly containing records of bird sightings with notes on eggs found. Other natural history observations and details, such as locations visited on walks and bicycles rides, descriptions of the weather etc are also included. The volume appears to be an amalgation of more than one diary: entries for 1918 start at the front of the volume and appear to be in chronological sequence, while those for other years are dispersed among the remaining pages. The bulk of…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/52
Extents: 1 book
Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1917-1918; 1914-1919
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'Turning points: Max Nicholson', profile in Earthlife News , Feb 1986

12pp typescript draft of the article with revisions in Nicholson's hand; 2pp photocopy of printed version with further corrections.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/31
Extents: 14 Leaves
Dates: Feb 1986
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'My Hero', 'Marcus Binney on Max Nicholson', The Independent Magazine , 13 May 1989, May 1989

Offprint; copy of letter arising from Nicholson to Binney.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/32
Extents: 5 Leaves
Dates: May 1989
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Interview with Stephen Bocking, a doctoral student at the University of Toronto, Canada, 1990

Nicholson proved assistance with Bocking's dissertation, a major part of which covered the work of the Nature Conservancy. The interviews were conducted on 15 May 1990 and 1 June 1990. This file comprises correspondence regarding arrangements and arising, with transcripts of the two interviews (32pp in total). See also MS. 15041/34 and MS. 15041/35.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/33
Extents: 38 Leaves
Dates: 1990
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Interview with Stephen Bocking, a doctoral student at the University of Toronto, Canada, 1991

Nicholson proved assistance with Bocking's dissertation, a major part of which covered the work of the Nature Conservancy. The interviews were conducted on 15 May 1990 and 1 June 1990. This file comprises correspondence regarding the completed dissertation, with the text of the relevant chapters and 3pp of comments and corrections by Nicholson. See also MS. 15041/33 and MS. 15041/35.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/34
Extents: 101 Leaves
Dates: 1991
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Interview with Stephen Bocking, a doctoral student at the University of Toronto, Canada, 1995-1996

Nicholson proved assistance with Bocking's dissertation, a major part of which covered the work of the Nature Conservancy. The interviews were conducted on 15 May 1990 and 1 June 1990. This file comprises later correspondence arising from further research by Bocking. Nicholson's letter of 19 April 1996 recounts some of the important periods of his career, in particular his years at the Nature Conservancy. See also MS. 15041/33 and MS. 15041/34.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/35
Extents: 10 Leaves
Dates: 1995-1996
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'Interview 3 July 1991 JSR: Max Nicholson, Brasenose College [Oxford]', 1991

7pp transcript so titled, with manuscript revisions by Nicholson. A later manuscript note by Nicholson at the top of the first page states the following: 'This important interview delves deeply into Herbert Morrison's views & activities as Lord President 1945-51. It is also highly relevant to MN's [Max Nicholson's] career'.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/36
Extents: 7 Leaves
Dates: 1991
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Interview (probably BBC) concerning Nicholson's reminiscences on his ornithological career, Mar 1994, 1993-1994

The interview was with Dilys Breese. Correspondence chiefly with Jeremy Greenwood regarding the background to the interview; typescript draft notes for the interview and revised 10pp 'final version' titled 'How my interest in birds took shape'.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/38
Extents: 24 Leaves
Dates: 1993-1994
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'Desert Island Discs', BBC Radio 4, 17 Sep 1995 (talking to Sue Lawley), 1995

Correspondence regarding arrangements for recording; various notes by Nicholson in preparation for the recording; list of music chosen by Nicholson for the programme; letter of thanks from the programme producer. See also MS. 15041/40.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/39
Extents: 20 Leaves
Dates: 1995
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'Desert Island Discs', BBC Radio 4, 17 Sep 1995 (talking to Sue Lawley), 1995

Letters to Nicholson following the programme from listeners and friends. See also MS. 15041/39.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/40
Extents: 33 Leaves
Dates: 1995
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Interview for contribution to a book, Life Stories , ed. Heather Newbold, University of California Press, 2000 (folder 1 of 2), 1996-2000

The book contained contributions from leading life scientists. Nicholson was interviewed, by telephone, by Heather Newbold, on 16 May 1996. Correspondence regarding arrangements and arising, with manuscript and typescript drafts of the interview text and photocopy of the printed version. (Folder 1 of 2)
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/42
Extents: 50 Leaves
Dates: 1996-2000
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Interview for contribution to a book, Life Stories , ed. Heather Newbold, University of California Press, 2000 (folder 2 of 2), 1996-2000

The book contained contributions from leading life scientists. Nicholson was interviewed, by telephone, by Heather Newbold, on 16 May 1996. Correspondence regarding arrangements and arising, with manuscript and typescript drafts of the interview text and photocopy of the printed version. (Folder 2 of 2)
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/43
Extents: 24 Leaves
Dates: 1996-2000
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'Note of a talk between Max Nicholson and Dr. Paul Merchant and Dr. David Matless...subject: Cultures of Nature: The Formation of Environmental Knowledges in England 1945-1970', 9 Jul 2002

Nicholson gave the interview to assist with a funded research project. 16pp summary of the talk, titled as above, with annex and further notes.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/44
Extents: 23 Leaves
Dates: 9 Jul 2002
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Cuttings and pages from newspapers, journals etc and offprints, 1925-1958

Various articles mentioning Nicholson, referring to his books or reporting his views. See also MS. 15041/47 and MS. 15041/48.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/47
Extents: 53 Leaves
Dates: 1925-1958