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Typescript drafts for conferences, 1950-1951

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1371
Extents: 15 leaves + 1 item
Dates: 1950-1951
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'IUCN [International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources] 1951 The Hague', 1951

Photocopy so inscribed from [?printed conference proceedings] reporting remarks made by Nicholson and others.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1374
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 1951
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Meeting (business unknown) held at the United Nations Information Centre, London, 2 Dec 1953, 1953

Nicholson attended as a 'Consultant', letter regarding arrangements only.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1375
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 1953
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Conference or meeting at York, 1959, 16 Sep 1959

Letter regarding Nicholson's paper on 'Economics and Transport', apparently given at this conference.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1381
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 16 Sep 1959
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'NC [Nature Conservancy] Trip prob. 1950s', c.1950s

Rough manuscript itinerary (many words illegible), apparently relating to a UK tour (of at least three weeks) of nature reserves etc.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1383
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: c.1950s
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Letter to Nicholson from the Council for Nature, 19 Jul 1967

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1400
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates: 19 Jul 1967
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Rough manuscript notes regarding Nicholson's business in the various South American countries, 1967

These record facts, impressions, points for meetings etc; included are some detailed notes (in another's hand) on a meeting, headed 'CT Rio 7.7.67'.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1411
Extents: 36 Leaves
Dates: 1967
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Joint Meeting of the Linnean Society, the British Trust for Ornithology and the British Ornithologists' Union, 10 Feb 1949, 1949

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1368
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 1949
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Ornithological conference, Bedford, 20 Mar 1949, 1949

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1369
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates: 1949
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Nuffield Foundation conference on the Social Sciences, Balliol College, Oxford, 14-16 Apr 1950, 1950

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1370
Extents: 19 Leaves
Dates: 1950
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Typescript notes and reports for conferences, 1950

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1372
Extents: 13 Leaves
Dates: 1950
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Conference on Management and Organisation for Scientists in Research and Development Establishments, Peterhouse, Cambridge, 2-10 Jul 1951, 1951

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.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1373
Extents: 13 Leaves
Dates: 1951
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Tour of the USA, 2-24 May 1955: Correspondence, 1955

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1376
Extents: 34 Leaves
Dates: 1955
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Tour of the USA, 2-24 May 1955: Typescript diary, 1955

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1377
Extents: 32 Leaves
Dates: 1955
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Meeting of Section M (Agriculture) of the British Association, Sheffield, 31 Aug 1956, 1956-1957

Nicholson gave a paper on 'Ecological Research and Farming'. Reprints: abridged text of Nicholson's paper and report on the meeting.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1378
Extents: 10 Leaves
Dates: 1956-1957
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Sixth Technical Meeting of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Edinburgh 1956, 1957

Reprint of address by Nicholson entitled 'Nature Conservation and the Management of Natural Areas' with following discussion.
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1379
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates: 1957
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Tour of the USA and Canada, 24 Apr-22 May 1959, 1959

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1380
Extents: 8 Leaves
Dates: 1959
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26th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Washington, 6-8 Mar 1961, 1961

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1384
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates: 1961
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Visit to the USA, early-late Jun 1962, May-Jun 1962

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…
Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1385
Extents: 19 Leaves
Dates: May-Jun 1962