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Correspondence etc arising from publication of the book, 1967-1970, 1975, 1982

The System was published on 26 Sep 1967. The content includes comments on the book, discussion of themes and ideas, publicity etc. Much of the correspondence is with academics, politicians etc, many of whom received advance copies of the book (list of those sent an advance copy is included), and other readers; included also is correspondence with publishers. (Folder 6 of 6)
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1050
Extents: 39 Leaves
Dates: 1967-1970, 1975, 1982
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Background material, c.1965-1967

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1052
Extents: 50 Leaves
Dates: c.1965-1967
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'Inoculating the World with Balliol', The Sunday Times , 1967-1968

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1054
Extents: 31 Leaves
Dates: 1967-1968
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'Inoculating the World with Balliol', The Sunday Times , 1967-1968

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1055
Extents: 16 Leaves
Dates: 1967-1968
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'Scotland's Top Management', Glasgow Herald Trade Review , 1967

Published 1968; brief correspondence regarding a request for the article etc.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1058
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates: 1967
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'Harry Forbes Witherby', BTO News , No.30, 1968, 1985

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1059
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates: 1968, 1985
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'Industrial Land - A Question of Stock Control', c.1968

Typescript with manuscript labelling of sections of the text (possibly for use in another piece of writing).
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1060
Extents: 6 Leaves
Dates: c.1968
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'The Biosphere and the Technosphere', Nov 1969

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1062
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: Nov 1969
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'Problems of Man's Deteriorating Environment', with Sir Julian Huxley, The Times , 1969

Published on 7 Oct 1969. Includes: manuscript and typescript notes; typescript drafts.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1064
Extents: 32 Leaves
Dates: 1969
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Correspondence regarding publication etc, with related papers, 1967-1973

Covers the book's publication in the UK and outside. Principal correspondent is Nicholson's literary agent (International Literary Management).
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1066
Extents: 28 Leaves
Dates: 1967-1973
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Correspondence regarding publication etc, with related papers, 1967-1973

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1067
Extents: 31 Leaves
Dates: 1967-1973
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Correspondence arising from reviews of the book, 1969-1970

Included is a letter from the poet Ted Hughes with his printed review of the book.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1068
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates: 1969-1970
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Press cuttings of reviews from Britain and abroad, 1970

Found in envelopes arranged by country. This arrangement has been preserved. Includes UK.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1069
Extents: 46 Leaves
Dates: 1970