Eighth International Conference of the International Committee for Bird Preservation, Uppsala, 8-10 Jun 1950; Tenth International Ornithological Congress, Uppsala, Sweden, 10-17 Jun 1950. Nicholson attended both conferences and gave a paper entitled 'Birds of the North Atlantic' on 16th Jun. Typescript draft of Nicholson's paper with manuscript revisions; corrected proof and reprint of the published paper; Congress preliminary programme; small typewritten booklet of…

Photocopy so inscribed from [?printed conference proceedings] reporting remarks made by Nicholson and others.

Nicholson attended as a 'Consultant', letter regarding arrangements only.

Letter regarding Nicholson's paper on 'Economics and Transport', apparently given at this conference.

Rough manuscript itinerary (many words illegible), apparently relating to a UK tour (of at least three weeks) of nature reserves etc.

Letter, 1967, to Nicholson from the Council for Nature regarding its publication of a Code of Practice which originated in the conference concerning predatory mammals in Britain, Mar 1965. Nicholson took part in the conference but no further details are given.

Typescript introductory speech headed 'Birdsong'. The speech introduced a selection of Ludwig Koch's recordings of bird sounds and also praised Koch's work. It appears from the script that Koch presented the recordings in person.

Organised by the Bedfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club, in conjunction with the British Trust for Ornithology. Nicholson contributed a lecture on 'Modern Trends in Ornithology'. Letter regarding arrangements and programme.

This informal conference was held to discuss the Nuffield Foundation's role in the development of social sciences. Nicholson attended. Correspondence regarding arrangements, with programme, list of attendees etc; background papers.

Eighth International Conference of the International Committee for Bird Preservation, Uppsala, 8-10 Jun 1950; Tenth International Ornithological Congress, Uppsala, Sweden, 10-17 Jun 1950. Nicholson attended both conferences and gave a paper entitled 'Birds of the North Atlantic' on 16th Jun. Typescript notes by Nicholson chiefly on topics and points presented at the Tenth International Ornithological Congress; typescript report by Nicholson on the two Uppsala…

Organised by H.M. Treasury Training and Education Division. Nicholson spoke on 'Economics and Research'. Brief correspondence regarding arrangements and programme etc; typescript of Nicholson's paper; first page of another copy of the paper, with inscription indicating that Nicholson also delivered it at another venue later the same year.

The trip was probably made in connection with the Nature Conservancy and was broad in its scope. Nicholson stayed in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Madison (Wi), and Columbus (Oh). Organisations with which he held discussions included the Conservation Foundation and the National Audobon Society (both New York) and the National Planning Association (Washington). Much of his time was spent visiting various National Parks, such as Shenandoah National Park (Virginia), and wildlife refuges. He…

The trip was probably made in connection with the Nature Conservancy and was broad in its scope. Nicholson stayed in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Madison (Wi), and Columbus (Oh). Organisations with which he held discussions included the Conservation Foundation and the National Audobon Society (both New York) and the National Planning Association (Washington). Much of his time was spent visiting various National Parks, such as Shenandoah National Park (Virginia), and wildlife refuges. He…

Nicholson gave a paper on 'Ecological Research and Farming'. Reprints: abridged text of Nicholson's paper and report on the meeting.

Reprint of address by Nicholson entitled 'Nature Conservation and the Management of Natural Areas' with following discussion.

The trip, which was financed by the Nature Conservancy, included numerous meetings with conservationists and academics at institutions such as the Massachusetts Audubon Society (Boston), Yale University, the Conservation Foundation (New York), the Wildlife Management Institute (Washington DC), US National Park Service (Washington) and the University of British Columbia. Nicholson gave talks about nature conservation in Britain, for example at the University of Louisville (7 May) and at the…

It appears that Nicholson's participation in this conference was part of an extended visit to the USA in Mar 1961. It is probable that the 'RFF Forum', where Nicholson gave a paper, either refers to this conference or was a section of it. Manuscript notes on the conference. These were found with the following correspondence which is probably related: letter to Nicholson from the Nature Conservancy, Washington (Feb 1961), inviting him for an informal meeting during his visit to…

Nicholson attended a number of conferences and meetings including an International Council for Bird Preservation meeting (mid-Jun), the International Ornithological Congress, Cornell University, Ithaca (NY) (3rd week of Jun), and the First World Conference on National Parks, Seattle (end of Jun). He also spent a few days in Colorado (chiefly Boulder) to view a biological education project and research carried out by the US Forest Service. Correspondence with various organisations…

Typescript summary of the conference; reprint of Nicholson's 'Introductory remarks'; reprint of summary conference report.