Papers of James Henderson Sang
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-1391
- Dates of Creation:1948-1952
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.2 linear metres 1 'A' box
Scope and Content
The material here covers solely Sang's appointment to the Animal Breeding and Genetics Research Organisation and the subsequent difficulties within the Organisation, including matters surrounding the official ARC enquiry. Contains:
Coll-1391/1: Papers concerning Sang's appointment at the Animal Breeding and Genetics Research Organisation (May-June 1948);
Coll-1391/2: Papers relating to the official Agricultural Research Council enquiry (1950-1952);
Coll-1391/3: Drafts and notes relating to the ARC enquiry and surrounding issues (c.1951).
Arrangement
The original system of arrangement has been maintained. Papers are arranged in reverse chronological order within folders.
Access Information
Some material is restricted and cannot be produced.
Acquisition Information
The papers were donated to Edinburgh University Library Special Collections, in September 2012.
Alternative Form Available
No known copies.
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Clare Button November 2013
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Head of Special Collections.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Appraisal Information
As far as is known, the material has not been appraised.
Custodial History
Upon receipt of the material in September 2012, the papers were housed in archival enclosures.
Accruals
Further accruals unlikely.
Related Material
Related material held in Edinburgh University Library Special Collections:
Coll-41: Papers of Conrad Hal Waddington;
Coll-1057: Papers of Alan William Greenwood.
Location of Originals
This material is original.
Bibliography
No known publications.
Corporate Names