Typescript dated Nov 1969. This appears to be a short introduction to an article or work. It is possibly related to the untitled article on the same topic in MS. 15041/1063.

Included are further press cuttings of reviews, publicity material and a few rough undated manuscript notes. The letter is dated for 1974.

Contents of file inscribed 'Docs relating to the System': manuscript and typescript papers, apparently the work of Nicholson's researcher, used in the preparation of the book.

An article on Benjamin Jowett and his effect on Oxford University and the Civil Service. Brief correspondence with The Sunday Times regarding the drafting of the article; various manuscript notes.

An article on Benjamin Jowett and his effect on Oxford University and the Civil Service. Early typescript draft titled 'The Bending of Britain'; typescript draft (text much altered) with manuscript revisions; revised version; a few further pages of notes are attached.

Published 1968; brief correspondence regarding a request for the article etc.

An article coinciding with the British Trust for Ornithology's announcement of the inauguration of the Witherby Memorial Lecture. Typescript notes; typescript draft with manuscript revisions; correspondence regarding publication etc, with one letter, 1985, related to historical matters; offprint.

Typescript with manuscript labelling of sections of the text (possibly for use in another piece of writing).

Published on 7 Oct 1969. Includes: manuscript and typescript notes; typescript drafts.

Covers the book's publication in the UK and outside. Principal correspondent is Nicholson's literary agent (International Literary Management).

Covers the book's publication in the UK and outside. Principal correspondent is Nicholson's literary agent (International Literary Management). Also, included is a typescript draft of foreword for the French edition.