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Joint Meeting of the Linnean Society, the British Trust for Ornithology and the British Ornithologists' Union, 10 Feb 1949, 1949
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1368
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.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
1949
Ornithological conference, Bedford, 20 Mar 1949, 1949
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1369
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.
Extents: 2 Leaves
Dates:
1949
Nuffield Foundation conference on the Social Sciences, Balliol College, Oxford, 14-16 Apr 1950, 1950
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1370
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.
Extents: 19 Leaves
Dates:
1950
Typescript drafts for conferences, 1950-1951
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1371
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...
Extents: 15 leaves + 1 item
Dates:
1950-1951
Typescript notes and reports for conferences, 1950
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1372
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...
Extents: 13 Leaves
Dates:
1950
Conference on Management and Organisation for Scientists in Research and Development Establishments, Peterhouse, Cambridge, 2-10 Jul 1951, 1951
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1373
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.
Extents: 13 Leaves
Dates:
1951
'IUCN [International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources] 1951 The Hague', 1951
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1374
Photocopy so inscribed from [?printed conference proceedings] reporting remarks made by Nicholson and others.
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates:
1951
Meeting (business unknown) held at the United Nations Information Centre, London, 2 Dec 1953, 1953
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1375
Nicholson attended as a 'Consultant', letter regarding arrangements only.
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates:
1953
Tour of the USA, 2-24 May 1955: Correspondence, 1955
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1376
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...
Extents: 34 Leaves
Dates:
1955
Tour of the USA, 2-24 May 1955: Typescript diary, 1955
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1377
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...
Extents: 32 Leaves
Dates:
1955
Meeting of Section M (Agriculture) of the British Association, Sheffield, 31 Aug 1956, 1956-1957
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1378
Nicholson gave a paper on 'Ecological Research and Farming'. Reprints: abridged text of Nicholson's paper and report on the meeting.
Extents: 10 Leaves
Dates:
1956-1957
Sixth Technical Meeting of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Edinburgh 1956, 1957
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1379
Reprint of address by Nicholson entitled 'Nature Conservation and the Management of Natural Areas' with following discussion.
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates:
1957
Tour of the USA and Canada, 24 Apr-22 May 1959, 1959
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1380
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...
Extents: 8 Leaves
Dates:
1959
Conference or meeting at York, 1959, 16 Sep 1959
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1381
Letter regarding Nicholson's paper on 'Economics and Transport', apparently given at this conference.
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates:
16 Sep 1959
Printed paper by Nicholson, 'Misconceptions in Natural History Teaching', extract from the 'Athens Proceedings of the IUCN Technical Meeting, 1959, Vol.I', 1959
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1382
'NC [Nature Conservancy] Trip prob. 1950s', c.1950s
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1383
Rough manuscript itinerary (many words illegible), apparently relating to a UK tour (of at least three weeks) of nature reserves etc.
Extents: 1 leaf
Dates:
c.1950s
26th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Washington, 6-8 Mar 1961, 1961
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1384
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...
Extents: 11 Leaves
Dates:
1961
Visit to the USA, early-late Jun 1962, May-Jun 1962
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1385
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...
Extents: 19 Leaves
Dates:
May-Jun 1962
MAR Conference on the Wetlands of Europe and North Africa (organised by IUCN, ICBP and IWRB), Les Saintes Maries, Camargue, France, 12-17 Nov 1962, 1962
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1386
Typescript summary of the conference; reprint of Nicholson's 'Introductory remarks'; reprint of summary conference report.
Extents: 7 Leaves
Dates:
1962
Meeting organised by the Christian Frontier Council to discuss Britain's future role in the world, Crosley Hall, Chelsea, 25 Mar 1963, 1963
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Shelfmark: MS. 15041/1387
Nicholson opened the discussion, correspondence regarding arrangements and arising.
Extents: 4 Leaves
Dates:
1963