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Sir Arthur Vick Papers 1887 - 1998Summary Description
Return to the Table of Contents Historical NoteSir (Francis) Arthur Vick was born in Solihull on 5 June 1911. He attended Waverley Grammar School in Birmingham, later reading Physics at Birmingham University (B.Sc., 1932; with Honours, 1933) and subsequently taking his Ph.D. in solid state physics there, which he completed in 1936. His specialism was solid state physics. He began his career as an Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer in Physics at University College, London, 1936-39. In 1939-44 he worked at the Ministry of Supply as Assistant Director of Research, directing research into mechanical and proximity fuses. He was awarded the OBE in January 1945. He then returned to his career as an academic physicist first at Manchester, 1944-50 (as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Physics) and then University College of North Staffordshire, Keele from 1950-59 (Professor of Physics), where he was Vice-Principal (and Acting Principal) from 1950-54. The college gained university status and became the University of Keele in 1962. He was Vice-President of the Institute of Physics from 1953-56 and Honorary Secretary, 1956-c. 60. In 1959, he became the Deputy Director (Director in 1960) of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell, and was also Director of Research Group in the UK Atomic Energy Authority during the same years, 1959-64. He was a member of the University Grants Committee, 1959-66, and a member of its New Universities Sub-Committee, and was President of the Association of Teachers in Colleges and Departments of Education, 1964-72. In 1966 he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast, where he succeeded in maintaining a non-sectarian environment for peaceful study and developed both the University Arts Festival and links with industry. He was knighted in 1973 for his services to Northern Ireland and retired in 1976. During his retirement he became closely involved with the University of Warwick, being Chairman of its Council from 1977-90 and Pro-Chancellor from 1977-92. He was also a member of the Modern Records Centre's Advisory Board (1978-88). Sir Arthur died on 2 September 1998. Reference: Debrett's Peerage Limited People of Today (London, 1993); University of Warwick Newsletter, no. 233 (October 1998). Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentThese papers relate to Sir Arthur Vick's career and interests from the time of his postgraduate studies and the Second World War until his death in 1998. The collection comprises correspondence and subject files and includes papers relating to his career (1936-97), the various professional associations and bodies to which he was attached (1930-96), his correspondence and personalia (including two diaries for 1937-8 and a 1915 Niels Bohr manuscript article 'The Spectra of Hydrogen and Helium', printed in Nature the same year) (1915-98), published scientific material and papers relating to his own lectures, publications, conferences and visits (1887-1998), besides a variety of material relating to African and British universities and higher education on a national and international level (1930-96). A later deposit of papers and personal correspondence relating to his career and interests covers the period 1939-98. The material concerning his career (correspondence, minutes, notes, newscuttings and publications) relates to: the Ministry of Supply (1939-1981); University College, London (1936-1992); the University of Manchester (1937-1981); the University College of North Staffordshire, Keele (1949-1996); the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell (1959-1991); and the Queen's University, Belfast (1965-1996). Also included in this series are papers relating to his involvement with Warwick University (essentially after his retirement in 1976) (1964-1997). System of arrangementThis archive has been catalogued to file level. A copy of this catalogue is available in paper format in the Centre's searchroom, on-line, at the National Register of Archives in London and in Chadwyck-Healey's National Inventory of Documentary Sources. Return to the Table of Contents Index Headings
Return to the Table of Contents Access conditionsThis collection is open for research, however some of the papers are closed for periods of up to one hundred years. Sir Arthur's diaries are closed and require prior permission for access. Please contact the Centre for further details. More detailed information on access to particular items and their closure periods are given within the finding aid. Restrictions on useThere are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law. Preferred citationSir Arthur Vick Papers (MSS. 395), Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationAcquisition informationThese papers were deposited with the Centre by Christine Vick in March 1999 and an additional deposit of papers was made in March 2000. Appraisal informationThe collection has been weeded for duplicates. Photocopies of published material have also been removed in accordance with copyright law, and these items are recorded below. From MSS.395/3/28/1 :- D. Thoday, 'Halls of Residence', from Universities Quarterly c. 1957; P.H. Mann & G. Mills, 'Living and Learning at Redbrick', Universities Quarterly c. 1961; P.B. Warr, 'Attitudes and Behaviour in a Hall of Residence', Universities Quarterly c. 1964; 'The Right to a Fair Hearing' New Society 17 Feb 1966; 'Another Turning-point for Universities', Nature 5 Apr 1969; 'Who wants to be a student?', Nature 12 Apr 1969; 'Undermining the universities', TLS 19 Mar 1970; 'Hoover pinpoints dangers of campus extremism', The Guardian 25 Sep 1970; 'Future of the Universities' The Times 6 Apr 1971; 'Squeezing in the Students', The Times 7 Apr 1971; 'Universities or schools conflict in education budget', The Times 10 Apr 1971; 'Future of universities', printed letter, The Times 15 Apr 1971; 'Education - The Ethical Investor', Newsweek 3 Jul 1972. Also: 'The Long Shadow of the University', Education in Chemistry, 5 (1968) and B. Ford, 'Qualified - but for what?', New Scientist 30 May 1968 (which accompanied correspondence with Professor H.B. Henbest of 5-6 Jun 1968). From MSS.395/3/28/3 :- 'Are Universities fit for Students? Sixth sense', The Guardian 18 Oct 1968; 'Letters to the Editor - 'Chaotic' introduction of GCSE', The Times 20 Mar 1986; 'English teaching as racism', The Times 1 May 1986; F.H. George, 'Man and the Computer' (journal article?, c. 1980). From MSS.395/3/31/1 :- 'Panel reports CTR program needs financial transfusion', Nuclear Industry 13:2 (1966), pp. 31-4. From MSS.395/3/38/3 :- F.N.Sutherland, 'Liaison between the Electronics Industry and Universities', N.E.C. Review 4:1 (1968), pp. 5-8. From MSS.395/3/39/1-6 :- H. Geiger, 'On the scattering of the alpha-Particles by Matter', Proceedings of the Royal Society (Series A, 81, 1908), pp. 174-7); H. Geiger, 'On a diffuse reflection of the alpha-Particles', Proceedings of the Royal Society (Series A, 82, 1909), pp. 495-500; H. Geiger, 'The scattering of the alpha-Particles by Matter', Proceedings of the Royal Society (Series A, 83, 1910), pp. 492-504; M.L. Johnson, 'A Course on Factors Influencing Scientific Judgment', Journal of Medical Education, 30:7 (1955), pp. 391-7; E. Montale, 'Xenia II' London Magazine (translated by G. Singh, April 1968); E. Montale 'The Paintings in the Cellar', London Magazine (translated by G. Singh, November 1968); G. Singh, 'Italian Literary Magazines' in the Times Literary Supplement for 28 November 1968, p. 1349; E. Montale, 'In Retrospect' (translated by G. Singh) in the Times Literary Supplement for 23 January 1969; E. Montale, 'The Man in Pyjamas' London Magazine (translated by G. Singh, February 1969), pp. 28-31; G. Singh, 'A.E. Housman and Leopardi' in English Miscellany (c. 1971), pp. 115-33; J.D. Stolzman, 'Edward Shils on consensus: an appreciation and critique' (c. 1971); F.R. Leavis, 'Memories of Wittgenstein', The Human World, 10 (1973); A. Pais, Inward bound: of matter and forces in the physical world (Oxford, 1986), pp. 188-91; B. Bollobas, 'Ramanujan - a glimpse of his life and his mathematics', The Cambridge Review (1988); J. Holden, 'Ramanujan' (n.d., from G. Singh); G. Singh, 'Mario Luzi', Books Abroad (n.d.). From MSS.395/3/42/3 :- M. Bundy, 'The Scientist and National Policy', Science 139 (1963), pp. 805-809; D.J. de Solla Price, 'A Calculus of Science', International Science and Technology (Mar 1963), pp. 37-44. From MSS.395/3/47/1 :- 'Lord Boyle: Courage and warmth were hallmarks of a gallant fighter', Yorkshire Evening Post, 29 Sep 1981, p. 3. From MSS.395/3/48/1 :- 'Academic freedom in the Lords?', AUT Bulletin (May 1988), pp. 2-3; 'The no-pay scandal: President's address to council at City University: 19 May', AUT Bulletin (June 1988), pp. 9, 12, 15. From MSS.395/3/56/2 :- R.J. Wert, 'Collegians', THINK (IBM Magazine) 31:6 (Nov-Dec 1965), pp. 9-12. AccrualsFurther deposits are not expected. Processing InformationCollection-level description created by Charles Fonge, May 2000. MSS.395 catalogued by Eleanor Rowe and Charles Fonge to file level between May 1999 and May 2000. Return to the Table of Contents Separated materialSir Arthur's correspondence relating to Amy Buller and Cumberland Lodge is now held in the Cumberland Lodge archive at the University of London Library (ref. ULL MS. 928). A list of the 'Vick Papers' (1961-1966) within this collection forms part of MSS.395/3/68/1 below. Related materialThe Centre also holds the records of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals (CVCP) (MSS.399). A copy of the Niels Bohr manuscript article (1915) (MSS.395/3/44/1) was donated by Sir Arthur to the Bohr Archive at the Niels Bohr Institutet, Denmark, where futher material on the Danish physicist can be found. The archives of the following are held at the Public Record Office (PRO): Inter-University Council for Higher Education Overseas (ref. BW 90); United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell (Scientific and Technical Administration, correspondence and papers, 1952-1981) (ref. AB 57); Culham Laboratory (in the class AB); the Ministry of Supply (in the class SUPP). Other finding aidsAuthority files exist for Sir Francis Arthur Vick OBE (GB 0152 AAR1040), Niels Henrik David Bohr (GB 0152 AAR1593), the Ministry of Supply, Directorate of Scientific Research (GB 0152 AAR1586), University College, London (GB 0152 AAR1589), the University of Manchester (GB 0152 AAR1591), the University College of North Staffordshire, Keele (GB 0152 AAR1590), the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell (GB 0152 AAR1588), the Queen's University, Belfast (GB 0152 AAR1587), and the University of Warwick (GB 0152 AAR1592). Return to the Table of Contents CatalogueWhen ordering documents researchers will need the whole reference number. This is found in the left hand column of the list and is always prefixed by MSS. The number will be needed when filling out the document requisition slip in the searchroom. MSS. 395/3/1 - 7 Career 1936 - 1997MSS. 395/3/1/1 - 18 Ministry of Supply 1939 - 1981Sir Arthur was seconded to the Ministry of Supply as Experimental Officer in the Directorate of Scientific Research from University College, London. He became Assistant Director of Research in charge of general physics. His particular area of interest was mechanical and proximity fuses. He was awarded the OBE in 1945 for his work. He worked part-time with the Ministry from 1944 having returned to lecturing and research with the University of Manchester. MSS. 395/3/1/1 Correspondence relating to offers of work 1939 Sep - Oct including possible transfer to Birmingham University. Sir Arthur Vick accepted a post as Experimental Officer in the Directorate of Scientific Research on 21 Oct 1939. He resigned in December 1944 and was released part-time to take up a lecturing post in the Physics Department, University of Manchester. MSS. 395/3/1/2 Correspondence and papers relating to work on fuses 1943 - 1944, 1964 including correspondence on his return to lecturing at Manchester University (December 1944); minutes, reports, including to American universities, and notes of meetings of the Fuse Research Group and Fuse 717. Also photographs and drawings. Draft affidavit on the proximity fuse, 1964. MSS. 395/3/1/3 Papers relating to work on the mobile PCC [Photovoltaic Computational Chronometer] Units 1942 - 1944 including minutes of meetings The research was done by Cinema-Television Limited for the Ministry of Supply. The work involved photographing fast moving objects [?bullets]. MSS. 395/3/1/4 Correspondence, minutes and papers relating to illumination, optics and visibility 1942 - 1945 including sub-committee on goggles and spectacles; variation in time of twilight with height and computation on levels of illumination at night. Also photographs and drawings. MSS. 395/3/1/5 Correspondence, minutes, reports and photographs relating to the committee on Servomechanisms; the Manual Tracking Panel and the Servo Panel. 1943 - 1944 including a Glossary of Terms used in Control Systems with particular reference to Servo Mechanics. MSS. 395/3/1/6 Ministry of Supply reports on the Motion of Waves in Shallow Water 1944 Reports, numbers 1 and 3 MSS. 395/3/1/7 'Miscellaneous reports' 1942 - 1945 including: Report on an American visit, 1942; Drawing of a microflash lamp, 1943; Investigation into underwater behaviour of projectiles, 1944; River dimensions, 1945; Fundamental mechanisms of predictors; Report on a visit to North America, May - June 1945 by Instr. Lieut. A C Copisarow, RN. MSS. 395/3/1/8 Miscellaneous minutes: 1946 Minutes of monthly review of research and development programmes - physical research and development programme Minutes of the War Office Survey Research Conference number 24 MSS. 395/3/1/9 Interrogation of Dr Hadrian Stahl 1946 'The purpose of this interrogation was to discuss with Dr Stahl his work on primary and secondary emitters at Telefunken valve factory, Berlin and his work on evaporated metal films at Degussa-Siebert, Hanau' MSS. 395/3/1/14 Correspondence relating to staff at the Ministry of Supply 1940 - 1945 including correspondence with the widow of Dr Mark Benjamin, who had been killed in an air crash MSS. 395/3/1/16 Newscuttings relating to the Earl of Suffolk, and obituaries of [friends and colleagues] 1941 - 1981 The Earl of Suffolk was killed on 12 May 1941 by a bomb. MSS. 395/1/17 Correspondence with Professor R.L. Plackett of the Department of Statistics, Newcastle upon Tyne University relating to a paper on the history of statistics. 1981 Also draft letter from Sir Arthur Vick, with list of staff and history of section SR17 [Scientific Research Section 17] MSS. 395/3/1/18 Miscellaneous papers 1940s including poem 'When I joined SR 1 as a very young man', birthday and christmas greetings and correspondence relating to taxation MSS. 395/3/2/1 - 9 University College, London 1936 - 1992Sir Arthur Vick worked at many universities throughout his life and often kept in contact, e.g. through friends organisations', after he had left. The papers include references, papers, research notes, correspondence etc. Sir Arthur Vick began his career as Assistant Lecturer in Physics at the University College, London, (UCL) from 1936 - 1939. He was Lecturer in Physics from 1939 - 1944 but was seconded to the Ministry of Supply during this period. MSS. 395/3/2/2 Correspondence 1936 - 1944 relating to appointment, career and resignation MSS. 395/3/2/3 Correspondence 1965 relating to approach from UCL to see if Sir Arthur Vick was interested in being successor to Sir Ifor Evans as Provost of UCL MSS. 395/3/2/5 Papers and correspondence 1959 - 1992 including minutes of the Association of Friends of UCL MSS. 395/3/3/1 - 14 University of Manchester 1937 - 1981Sir Arthur Vick taught at Manchester University between 1944 and 1950. He was released part-time from 1944 - 1946 from the Ministry of Supply. He was Lecturer in Physics from 1944 - 1947 and Senior Lecturer 1947 - 1950. See also: MSS.395/3/57 below. MSS. 395/3/3/1 Correspondence with colleagues at Manchester 1949 - 1977 relating to lectures, exchange of scientific information, recommendations for staff, personal correspondence relating to honours, career changes etc. Also correspondence relating to commemoration for Professor Blackett upon retirement These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/3/2 List of staff, theoretical physics research students and postgraduate students at Manchester 1937 - 1953 giving their dates of attendance and last known addresses MSS. 395/3/3/3 Paper on Research on electron emission and allied problems, Bragg Building 1945 - 1952 (originally the New Physics building). With diagrams MSS. 395/3/3/9 Programme for a conference entitled 'Recent developments in the teaching of physics'. 1965 Sep Opening address given by Sir Arthur Vick: 'Why Teach Physics?' MSS. 395/3/3/11 Papers relating to 'Science Greats' course and graduates 1969 including reprints of articles by F.R. Jevons and associates MSS. 395/3/3/12 Newscuttings and photograph showing development of the University 1951 - 1973 including an article by the Vice Chancellor, Lord Woolton on 'Manchester University - 100 years old' MSS. 395/3/3/13 Newscuttings relating to people associated with the University 1957 - 1981 including appointments and interviews MSS. 395/3/4/1 - 29 University College of North Staffordshire, Keele 1949 - 1996The University College of North Staffordshire (UCNS) at Keele was established in 1949. University status, as the University of Keele, followed in 1962. Sir Arthur Vick worked at UCNS, Keele from 1950 - 1959. He was Founder-Professor and Head of the Physics Department and a member of Senate. He was Vice Principal from October 1950 - September 1954 and Acting Principal from March 1952 - April 1953, after the death of Lord Lindsay. The papers cover his appointment and career, research interests, papers relating to UCNS and correspondence with friends and colleagues, which he maintained after he left. He left in October 1959 to join Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell. MSS. 395/3/4/1 Correspondence relating to appointment as Professor of Physics at UCNS 1949 - 1959 including curriculum vitae, with list of publications and research interests. Also letter (copy) of resignation, 6 April 1959. Also newscutting about 'Harwell post for Prof. Vick' and the advertisement for his successor. Also menu for a farewell dinner for Professor and Mrs F.A. Vick MSS. 395/3/4/3 Correspondence file 1952 - 1991 including visit in 1962 to open new Physics department building and letters relating to colleagues MSS. 395/3/4/4 Correspondence 1993 - 1994 including requests for information about UCNS MSS. 395/3/4/5 Papers relating to special events at UCNS 1954 - 1961 including the address by Sir Arthur Vick at the first graduation ceremony (1954), newscuttings and programme for the visit of HRH the Princess Margaret (Sir Arthur Vick showing her the Physics Department, 1957) and programme, text of speech and photographs of Sir Arthur Vick opening the new extension to the Physics Laboratory (1961) MSS. 395/3/4/6 Re-prints of articles by Sir Arthur Vick 1938, 1948 and 1950 'Physics' from Science Progress (Oct 1938); 'Thermionic Emission from Oxide-coated Cathodes', Journal of Scientific Instruments (1948); 'Physics and UCNS' Nature (1950). MSS. 395/3/4/8 Correspondence, newscuttings and orders of service for memorial services for Alexander Dunlop Lindsay, Lord Lindsay of Birker, 1879 - 1952. 1952 He was Master of Balliol, 1924 - 1949, Vice Chancellor, Oxford, 1935 - 1938, and first Principal of North Staffordshire University College, 1949 - 1952 MSS. 395/3/4/9 Programme and newscuttings relating to the inauguration of Sir John Lennard-Jones as Principal of North Staffordshire University College. 1953 - 1954 Also correspondence, newscuttings and orders of service for memorial services for Sir John Lennard-Jones Sir John was appointed Principal in 1953 and was previously Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and John Humphrey Plummer Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at Cambridge University MSS. 395/3/4/10 First congregation for the conferment of degrees - programme and newscuttings. 1954 Jul 3 Sir Arthur Vick was Vice Principal and he acted on behalf of Sir John Lennard-Jones, Principal, who was ill MSS. 395/3/4/13 Papers, including correspondence, references, curriculum vitae and presentations of staff of the Physics Department 1954 - 1988 These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/4/15 Papers relating to the Physics Department 1951 - 1959 including staff appointments, lists of students, research work and papers on the opening of the first two stages of the building by Sir John Cockcroft, Director of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell MSS. 395/3/4/16 Lecture notes and research notes 1950s including on statistical mechanics, man and his environment, evaporations and vapour pressure etc., including equations, diagrams and graphs MSS. 395/3/4/17 Research papers into sound - musical acoustics 1950s including photographs, diagrams, articles, outline syllabus and notes MSS. 395/3/4/18 Research papers into illumination/street lighting/sky brightness 1950s including a copy of a petition of 1680 'against setting up and establishing the lamplights of any sort in this [London] city', notes, articles and diagrams MSS. 395/3/4/19 Folder of published papers and articles of the Physics Department c. 1950 - 1960 including a list of publications MSS. 395/3/4/20 Folder labelled 'Keele bibliography and reports' 1951 - 1972 including text of speech by at the formal opening of the Physics Laboratories by Sir John Cockcroft, 1953; text of speech at the opening of the extensions to the Physics Laboratories, 1961; articles e.g. The University College of North Staffordshire by Sir George Barnes; papers by Sir Arthur Vick; minutes of Court (1954); graduation address by Sir Arthur Vick, 1954; 1954 visit of the UGC; Principal's report to the council, 1950; and copy of the Principal's resolutions passed by the University College Committee, 1946 - 1949. Also newscuttings MSS. 395/3/4/21 Papers relating to the Shropshire Adult College, Attingham Park, Shrewsbury 1958 - 1959 including a weekend course on 'Scientific thought and Method', by lecturers from University College of North Staffordshire led by Sir Arthur Vick MSS. 395/3/4/22 Newscuttings 1950 - 1973 including the opening by HM the Queen, new students arriving, gifts, staff news, buildings, events etc. MSS. 395/3/4/23 Various papers on UCNS 1950s - 1990s including conferences, reports, miscellaneous articles, concert and recital programmes, dinner party details, installation ceremony programme, Sir George Barnes Memorial Fund list of donors etc. MSS. 395/3/4/25 The Foundation Year in the University of Keele c. 1964 a report by Alan Iliffe, Nuffield Research Fellow, 1962 - 1964 MSS. 395/3/4/26 Papers relating to the University of Keele Friends 1955 - 1991 including correspondence and lists of graduates etc. MSS. 395/3/4/28 The Keele Gazette, Scythe and The Signet 1953 - 1996 University publications MSS. 395/3/4/29 Christmas Greetings to Professor Vick from his students 1952 Dec (A hand-drawn picture) MSS. 395/3/5/1 - 16 Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell 1959 - 1991Sir Arthur Vick was appointed Deputy Director of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Harwell in 1959. He became Director in 1960 and worked there until 1966. He was appointed Director of the Research Group of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and, in addition, also continued as Director of AERE, Harwell, and as a member of the Board of Management of the Research Group. See also: MSS.395/3/58 below. MSS. 395/3/5/2 Letters of congratulation upon appointment as Director of AERE, Harwell. 1960 Jul - Nov and 1961 Feb 21 Also one letter (21 Feb 1961) confirming appointment as Director of the Research Group of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) MSS. 395/3/5/4 Papers relating to staff at Harwell 1959 - 1966 including curriculum vitae, staffing charts, newscuttings, apprentice prize giving programmes, staff appointments, organisational charts etc. MSS. 395/3/5/5 Correspondence relating to work at Harwell 1962 - 1985 including scientific enquiries, personal correspondence, including references. Also correspondence with colleagues after he had left Harwell. These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/5/6 Papers relating to the organisation of AERE, Harwell 1959 - 1962 including the science divisions and staffing. Also description of the UK Atomic Energy Authority coat of arms MSS. 395/3/5/7 Programmes for visitors to AERE, Harwell 1959 - 1965 including from Australia, America, Germany, Pakistan and Russian and various Members of Parliament. Also some programmes for visits to similar establishments abroad MSS. 395/3/5/8 Programmes for conferences 1959 - 1966 including fourth - sixth management conferences (research group) and the senior management conferences (reactor group) MSS. 395/3/5/9 File relating to safety matters in the nuclear industry 1960s - 1980s including reports, newscuttings, quarterly statement on nuclear incidents MSS. 395/3/5/10 Research papers 1960 - 1985 including reprints, publications, text of speeches (e.g. to journalists visiting Harwell), etc. MSS. 395/3/5/14 Miscellaneous papers and publications relating to the nuclear industry and AERE, Harwell 1961 - 1965, 1979 including photographs, programme of opening of the variable energy cyclotron, invitations, concert programme, induction courses, etc. MSS. 395/3/5/16 Personal miscellaneous papers 1960's - 1990's including greetings cards and invitations. Many with photographs of AERE, Harwell MSS. 395/3/6 The Queen's University, Belfast 1966 - 1996Sir Arthur Vick was Vice Chancellor of The Queen's University, Belfast, 1966 - 1976. He made significant contributions to the development of the University, supporting the University Arts Festival. He was knighted in 1973 for his services to Northern Ireland. See also: MSS.395/3/59 below. MSS. 395/3/6/1/2 Correspondence 1965 - 1984 including copy correspondence MSS. 395/3/6/2 Letter from Sir Arthur Vick to Professor B. Cullen 1993 The letter relates to an article for the Times Higher Education Supplement and enclosed are copies of a press release of 1969, extracts from Cardinal Daly's speeches and a publication entitled 'The Two Traditions', 1983. MSS. 395/3/6/3 Correspondence file 1984 - 1985 relating to approaches for references for the posts of Vice Chancellors of Queen's University, Belfast, Universities of Liverpool, Birmingham and Stirling These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/6/4/1 Papers relating to graduation 1966 - 1972 Dec including texts of graduation addresses by Sir Arthur Vick MSS. 395/3/6/4/2 Papers relating to graduation 1973 - 1976 including texts of graduation addresses by Sir Arthur Vick MSS. 395/3/6/8 Papers relating to the Civic Conferences and the Community Conferences 1969 Aug - Nov, 1972 including press reports and correspondence. Also press release relating to the violence of 1972 MSS. 395/3/6/9 Papers, including notes, about the university 1960s - 1970s e.g. the administrative structure and notes on the democratic process in decision making MSS. 395/3/6/11 QUB Bulletin 1976 Dec and 1977 Jan issued by the Information and Publications Office MSS. 395/3/6/12 Programmes, posters, synopses relating to lectures 1966 - 1976 including the annual theological lectures and the Wiles Lectures. Also includes text of speech for conferment of honorary degree and paper by Seamus Heaney 'A view of Queen's' MSS. 395/3/6/13 Papers 1960s - 1970s including memorial services, obituaries, career details of staff, friends and colleagues MSS. 395/3/6/14 Papers relating to conferences 1965 - 1975 including preliminary announcements, lists of participants etc. for conferences, e.g. the conferences of University and Schools, held at the University MSS. 395/3/6/17 Miscellaneous papers relating to the University 1965 - 1987 including special events - opening of new buildings e.g. the opening of Sir Arthur Vick House in 1987 MSS. 395/3/6/19/1 Newscuttings 1966 - 1967 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/2 Newscuttings 1968 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/3 Newscuttings 1969 - 1970 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/4 Newscuttings 1971 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/5 Newscuttings 1972 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/6 Newscuttings 1973 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/7 Newscuttings 1974 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/8 Newscuttings 1975 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/9 Newscuttings 1976 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/19/10 Newscuttings 1977 - 1996 including on staff, events, students, the University etc. MSS. 395/3/6/20 Newscuttings 1966 - 1970 relating to Sir Arthur Vick MSS. 395/3/6/21 Newscuttings 1967 - 1977 relating to research, book and music reviews and political and social comment MSS. 395/3/7 University of Warwick 1964 - 1997Sir Arthur Vick served as Chairman of the Council of the University of Warwick from 1977 - 1990 and also held the post of Pro-Chancellor 1977 - 1992. He was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in 1993. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the Modern Records Centre, 1978 - 1988. See also: MSS.395/3/60 below. MSS. 395/3/7/1 Letters to and from members of the University of Warwick 1966 - 1994 including J. Butterworth (Vice Chancellor) and M.L. Shattock (Registrar) MSS. 395/3/7/2/1 Minutes of the Council of the University of Warwick 1983 July - 1989 Dec with notes by Sir Arthur Vick MSS. 395/3/7/2/2 Minutes of the Council of the University of Warwick 1976 - 1992 [incomplete] with notes by Sir Arthur Vick, including copy letter of resignation, 1990 MSS. 395/3/7/3 Minutes of the Court of the University of Warwick 1976 - 1997 including some correspondence and draft of report on the retirement of Jack Butterworth MSS. 395/3/7/4/1 Papers for the University Grants Committee relating to the establishment of the University of Warwick 1964 - 1966 including Report to the UGC - the case ... for the establishment of a University of Warwick. Also papers relating to the visit of the main committee of the UGC to Warwick in 1966 MSS. 395/3/7/4/2 University Grants Committee and the University of Warwick Joint Study Group on the role of Warwick University in Higher Technological Education 1966, 1990 including copy of the report and correspondence MSS. 395/3/7/4/5 Papers for the UGC visit on 8 Dec 1989 1989 These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/5 Papers, including minutes and reports, for the Joint Strategy Committee 1990 - 1992 These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/6/1 - 2 Papers for the meeting of the Finance and General Purposes committee 1988 - 1992 including papers on the financial database These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/7 Papers relating to appointment of Sir Shridath Ramphal as Chancellor 1988 - 1989 These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/8 Correspondence relating to the appointment of Vice Chancellor. 1984 Sir Arthur Vick was Chairman of the Committee appointed to select the new person These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/9 Papers relating to staff appointments 1981 - 1992 including press releases about appointment of M.L. Shattock as Registrar These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/10/1 - 2 Correspondence relating to Statute 28, relating to the removal from office of a member of staff. 1985 Also copy of the report Report from the Joint Committee of Senate and Council to consider a case under the terms of Statute 28 These papers are closed for 75 years MSS. 395/3/7/19 The Warwick Way: a case study of innovation and entrepreneurship within a university context 1987 by David Palfreyman, Finance Office, University of Warwick MSS. 395/3/7/20 Warwick University and its economic impact 1989 summary report of a study undertaken jointly by Warwick Research Institute and Segal Quince Wicksteed MSS. 395/3/7/22 Personal papers 1980 - 1981 These papers are closed for 100 years: until 2082 MSS. 395/3/7/23 Papers relating to Department of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences 1979 These papers are closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/7/24 Orders of Service at Memorial Services for members of staff 1979 - 1984 including James Reginald (Phil) Mead MSS. 395/3/7/27 Miscellaneous papers relating to the University 1978 - 1990 includes programmes for various events, visits, lectures and dinners, correspondence, invitations and newsletters Return to the Table of Contents MSS. 395/3/8 - 28 Professional Bodies and Interests 1930 - 1996MSS. 395/3/8/1 - 3 Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals (CVCP) 1951 - 1992A member 1952-4 and 1966-76, Sir Arthur was Chairman of its Standing Conference on University Entrance, 1968-75 and the Safety Group, 1976, Chairman of the CVCP and a member of its Steering Committee, 1971-2, and Vice Chairman of the Main Committee, 1974-6. The archive of the CVCP is held at the Modern Records Centre, ref. MSS.399. MSS. 395/3/8/1 Correspondence, press-releases and papers 1951 - 1992 relating to the CVCP and also the University Grants Committee and Universities Funding Council MSS. 395/3/8/2 Correspondence, consultation papers and press-releases 1970 - 1992 relating to the CVCP and the Department of Education and Science MSS. 395/3/8/3 Papers relating to meetings between the CVCP and university associations 1975 - 1989 Meetings with the Association of American Universities (AAU) in April 1975, the Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of Executive Heads, 1976, and an AAU/CVCP conference held at Warwick in May 1989 MSS. 395/3/9/1 Association of Teachers in Colleges and Departments of Education (ATCDE) 1962 - 1975Sir Arthur was President of the ATCDE, 1964-72, and was an honorary member from 1972. MSS. 395/3/9/1 Correspondence and papers relating to the ATCDE 1962 - 1975 includes some minutes, statements and publications MSS. 395/3/12/1 - 3 Royal Defence Academy - Academic Advisory Council 1968 - 1976Established in 1969 and chaired by Sir Arthur, the Council later became the Defence Academic Advisory Council, from 1973 until its disbandment in 1976. Sir Arthur served on the Council as Chairman throughout this period. MSS. 395/3/12/1 Papers relating to the Advisory Council and education in the Services 1968 - 1969 includes a Ministry of Defence report on Higher Defence Training MSS. 395/3/13/1 British Association for the Advancement of Science 1943 - 1996MSS. 395/3/13/1 File of correspondence, Council reports, programmes and ephemera 1943 - 1996 relating mainly to the British Association and Sir Arthur's membership and involvement MSS. 395/3/15/1 - 12 University Grants Committee 1950 - 1994Sir Arthur was a UGC assessor for laboratory equipment, 1958-9, and a full member, 1959-66. He was later a member of the UGC's New Universities and Technology Sub-Committees and, in 1966, was chairman of a working party on technology in the University of Warwick. The University Grants Committee (UGC) was formed in 1919 and dissolved in 1989, when it was succeeded by the Universities Funding Council. Further material relating to the UGC can be found in MSS. 395/3/8/1. MSS. 395/3/15/1a-d Minutes of the University Grants Committee 1958 - 1966 (229th meeting to 307th meeting, lacking 230th) MSS. 395/3/15/2 a-c Minutes and notes of UGC visits 1957 Oct - 1966 May These concern the visits of the University Grants Committee, and its sub-committees, to various Higher Education institutions, detailing meetings with principal personnel, departments, academic staff and students MSS. 395/3/15/3 File of minutes, reports, terms of reference and papers relating to the UGC Sub-Committee on New University Colleges. 1958 May - 1964 Jun includes the minutes of the sub-committee's first eight meetings, material on the case for a new university in Scotland, and a 1958 Report on a Policy for University Expansion by the Association of University Teachers. The Sub-Committee was established in May 1959. It became the Sub-Committee on New Universities in February 1964. MSS. 395/3/15/4 Minutes of a meeting of the UGC Technology Sub-Committee 1965 Feb - 1966 Mar includes ephemeral papers relating to the same committee MSS. 395/3/15/7 Reports 1959 Jul - 1966 Sep relating to higher education and the role of the UGC in Northern Ireland, the Lockwood Committee and Queen's University, Belfast MSS. 395/3/15/8 Correspondence 1958 Oct - 1966 Jun mainly between Government departments/ministers (Treasury, State Education and Science, Overseas Development) and Sir Arthur relating to the UGC MSS. 395/3/15/9 File of general correspondence with some related reports and papers 1957 Dec - 1989 Mar Subjects include academic salaries, equipment grants and assessments, and the 500th meeting of the UGC MSS. 395/3/15/10 Newspaper cuttings relating to the UGC. 1964 Feb - 1994 Jun includes 'University Development 1962-1967' by F.A. Vick - a reprint from Physics Bulletin 20 (1969). MSS. 395/3/15/12 Unpublished report to the Secretary of State for Scotland 1959 Jan 5 Report by J.O.M. Hunter Q.C. concerning the expansion of St Andrew's University, Scotland MSS. 395/3/16/1 - 8 Services Education c. 1960 - c. 1986MSS. 395/3/16/2 Newspaper cuttings 1964 Aug - 1978 Dec relating to education and personnel in the armed forces, principally appointments to defence posts MSS. 395/3/17/1 - 3 Committee of Chairmen of University Councils 1985 Jul - 1990 OctMSS. 395/3/17/1 Correspondence file with minutes of meetings 1985 Jul - 1988 May includes material relating to the proposed Education Reform Bill and Universities Funding Council MSS. 395/3/17/2 Correspondence file with minutes of meetings 1988 Feb - 1989 Mar includes material relating to the Education Reform Bill and Universities Funding Council, VAT and donations to universities, the CVCP, and academic salaries MSS. 395/3/17/3 Correspondence file 1989 Mar - 1990 Oct with minutes of meetings and various reports and consultation papers MSS. 395/3/18/1 - 2 University of Birmingham 1930 Oct - 1995 MarSir Arthur studied Physics at the University of Birmingam as an undergraduate and subsequently took his Ph.D there. He left the University in 1936, but was later to become an honorary life-member of the University Court (Jan 1976) and receive an honorary degree (DSc) from the University (Dec 1988). MSS. 395/3/18/2 Programmes, invitations, newspaper cuttings, and correspondence 1930 Oct - 1995 Mar relating to degree congregations, dinners, events, meetings and conferences at Birmingham University, its staff and departments, and also the development of the University MSS. 395/3/19/1 University of Oxford 1957 Nov - 1978 MaySir Arthur was a member of Wadham College's Senior Common Room, Mar 1960 - May 1997 See also: MSS.395/3/63 below. MSS. 395/3/19/1 Personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and invitations 1957 Nov - 1978 May These relate to Oxford University and its academic staff, and include obituaries, cuttings relating to the appointment of academic staff, and some reports on the University's students MSS. 395/3/20/1 University of Reading 1965 Feb - 1966 JunSir Arthur was a member of the University Council, Feb - Jul 1966. MSS. 395/3/20/1 Correspondence and University Council minutes 1965 Feb - 1966 Jun relating to his membership of the University's Council, with some committee reports included MSS. 395/3/21/1 University of London 1939 Apr - 1967 DecSir Arthur Vick began his career as Assistant Lecturer in Physics at University College, London, from 1936 - 1939. He was Lecturer in Physics from 1939 - 1944 but was seconded to the Ministry of Supply during this period. MSS. 395/3/21/1 Notes, cuttings and memoranda 1939 Apr - 1967 Dec Newspaper cuttings (1939), memoranda on the University's reorganisation (1964-5), and notes on the internal government of the London School of Economics MSS. 395/3/22/1 University of Southampton 1953 Jul - 1964 NovMSS. 395/3/22/1 Correspondence and ephemera 1953 Jul - 1964 Nov Material relating to the Duke of Wellington's installation as Chancellor (1953), correspondence concerning lectures given by Sir Arthur, and postcards of the Department of Navigation MSS. 395/3/23/1 University of Leicester 1965 Mar - 1968 MarMSS. 395/3/23/1 Correspondence 1965 Mar - 1968 Mar Letter of thanks for a talk given by Sir Arthur to staff (1965); copy correspondence relating to dispute over student participation in University government (1968) MSS. 395/3/24/1 University of Cambridge 1939 Jun - 1989 JunMSS. 395/3/24/1 Correspondence, cuttings and ephemera 1939 Jun - 1989 Jun mainly about talks - with the Cambridge University Physics Society, the Department of Physics, the John Ray Society, and the Association for Liberal Education. Also includes newspaper cuttings and pamphlets relating to the University, its staff and development MSS. 395/3/26/1 University of Bristol 1947 Nov - 1989 MarMSS. 395/3/26/1 Correspondence and notes 1947 Nov - 1989 Mar Manuscript notes on the H.H. Wills laboratory from 1947, with correspondence and material relating to the 1968 Colston Research Society Symposium, and a letter regarding his representation of Warwick University at the installation of Bristol's Chancellor in 1989 MSS. 395/3/27/1 University of Nottingham 1951 - 1995 OctMSS. 395/3/27/1 Correspondence 1951 - 1995 Oct relating to a 1967 conference at Nottingham, with pamphlets on the University's tutorial system (1951) and its plans for development (c. 1958), and a postcard of the Trent Building MSS. 395/3/28/1 - 3 Universities - General 1950 Mar - 1995 MarMSS. 395/3/28/1 Newspaper cuttings and related correspondence, reports and ephemera 1950 Mar - 1989 Jun Cuttings and articles concerning higher education issues and British universities, with some related papers. Topics include salaries, grants, student life, the CVCP, UGC, new universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, science teaching and the troubles at the North London Polytechnic in 1975. MSS. 395/3/28/2 Newspaper cuttings and related correspondence, reports and ephemera 1959 Mar - 1995 Mar Cuttings and articles concerning higher education issues and British universities, with some related papers. Includes the minutes of the Consultative Committee of the Centre for the Study of Educational Policies at the Institute of Education, University of London, Nov 1965 - Nov 1966. Topics include university league tables and funding. MSS. 395/3/28/3 Newspaper cuttings, with some printed articles and pamphlets, relating to education issues 1959 Apr - 1993 Sep Articles concerning primary and secondary education, besides higher education. Material includes copy of a speech by the Education Secretary to the North of England Education Conference (1985), and a paper, 'Teachers for the Future', by the chairman of the ATCDE (1971). MSS. 395/3/30/1 Department of Scientific and Industrial Research 1946 Mar - 1962 JunSir Arthur was a member of the Department's Research Grants Sub-Committee on Low Temperatures and Solid State (1958-64) and was also an official visitor (1955-61) on behalf of the DSIR. MSS. 395/3/30/1 Correspondence and reports 1946 Mar - 1962 Jun includes papers relating to: Sir Arthur's receipt of a grant, 1946-7; his role as Visitor to the British Ceramic Research Association (1955-9) and the British Cotton Industry Research Association (1957-61); and the Low Temperatures and Solid State Sub-Committee. MSS. 395/3/31/1 Culham Laboratory Review Panel 1960 Jun - 1991 JanSir Arthur was chairman of the Review Panel, which was to review the programme on plasma physics and fusion reaction at the Culham Laboratory. It reported annually to the Research Group Management Board, the Atomic Energy Executive and the Atomic Energy Authority. Culham was set up in 1960 to explore whether the energy from nuclear fusion could be controlled to provide a new source of power. MSS. 395/3/31/1 Reports and correspondence relating to the Culham Laboratory and thermonuclear research 1960 Jun - 1991 Jan includes reports on the laboratory, thermonuclear research and the prospects of nuclear power, with some final and draft reports of the review panel, 1965-6; with Sir Arthur's correspondence with researchers studying Culham and John Adams, 1986-91. Reports include that of a United States' review panel on controlled thermonuclear research (Dec 1965) and of R. Carruthers, 'Speculations on the economics of a fusion reactor' (1966). MSS. 395/3/32/1 Gulbenkian Educational Discussions 1961 Dec - 1964 NovMSS. 395/3/32/1 Programmes and synopses of talks relating to the 3rd and 5th Gulbenkian Educational Discussion 1961 Dec - 1964 Nov The 3rd discussion (1962) was entitled 'Research into Higher Education' and the 5th (1964) 'Changing Patterns of Study'. MSS. 395/3/33/1 Examination of Higher Degrees 1949 Oct - 1966 OctSir Arthur acted as an external examiner of higher degrees (Ph.D., M.Sc., D.Sc.) from 1948-60. He was also an external examiner for the Institute of Physics' Graduateship, 1952-5, Cambridge University Tripos Part I, 1954-6, Birmingham University Physics Department, 1955-8, and an assessor for the Royal Technical College, Salford, and the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. MSS. 395/3/33/1 Correspondence and papers relating to the examination of higher degrees 1949 Oct - 1966 Oct includes notes for examiners, university regulations for higher degrees, material relating to Sir Arthur as an external examiner, draft examiners' reports, correspondence, examination questions, fees and expenses (with some undated receipts and notes), 1949 - 1966 MSS. 395/3/34/1 Papers for Comment 1982 Jan - 1989 FebMSS. 395/3/34/1 Scientific papers sent to Sir Arthur for his comments 1982 Jan - 1989 Feb Authors: T.E. Allibone; D.M. Binnie; Z. Kopal; A.G. Naumovets; W.R. Salaneck; J.D. Brock, R.J. Birgeneau, J.D. Litster and A. Aharony. Sir Arthur's comments are not attached and the draft papers have not been annotated Return to the Table of Contents MSS. 395/3/36 - 39 Lectures and Published Works 1887 - 1998This series includes material relating to Sir Arthur's lectures and talks, his research and publications. A list of his talks, speech days, after-dinner speeches and publications can be found in MSS.395/3/40/1. MSS. 395/3/36/1 - 2 Talks to Educational Establishments 1950 Sep - 1995 JanMSS. 395/3/36/1 Correspondence and programmes 1950 Sep - 1995 Jan relating to speeches and talks given by Sir Arthur to schools and colleges as part of speech days, visits and prize givings MSS. 395/3/36/2 Correspondence and newspaper cuttings 1954 Jul - 1986 May relating to talks and visits to, and meetings and conferences with, educational associations and institutions: Young Men's Christian Association, Association of Headmistresses, Headmasters' Conference, Workers' Educational Association, University Grants Committee, Association of Heads of Technical Schools, Westminster College, Regional Advisory Council for Technological Education, and various universities, colleges and grammar schools includes minutes of the Governors of Dover College (Dec 1965), HM Inspectors' Report on Dover College Junior School (Mar 1965) and a 1959 Dover College prospectus MSS. 395/3/37/1 - 7 Lectures 1929 Nov - 1992 DecThese talks closely reflect the career, interests and posts of Sir Arthur, and their development. MSS. 395/3/37/5 Broadcasts by Sir Arthur for the BBC: transcripts of talks on radio, with related correspondence 1956 May - 1982 Jan Talks include the BBC Talks to Sixth Forms ('Towards a New Synthesis' and 'The Two Cultures') given in 1960; 'Training for Technology', a talk for the Overseas Service; 'Speaking Personally - Sir Arthur Vick', BBC Northern Ireland, 1974. Material includes drafts, transcripts, feedback from sixth form tutors, receipts and correspondence. Some undated material. A list of all Sir Arthur's broadcasts can be found in MSS.395/3/40/1. MSS. 395/3/37/6 'Birmingham's Water Supply': lecture given to the Birmingham Scientific Society, 22 Jan 1930 1929 Nov - 1930 Jan includes text of the lecture, notes on slides, a 1929 plan of the city's water works, and cuttings from the Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Post of 23 Jan 1930, reviewing the lecture MSS. 395/3/37/7 'The University and Society', Anglo-German Conference, Königswinter, Germany 1955 Dec - 1956 Jun includes summary of paper given by Sir Arthur, with correspondence, programme and list of delegates MSS. 395/3/38/1 - 2 Sir Arthur's Publications 1935 - 1998These generally relate to physics and education and span the whole of Sir Arthur's career, which is closely reflected in their content. They also include some conference papers, occasional drafts and proof copies, speeches, correspondence and published profiles of Sir Arthur For Sir Arthur's correspondence with publishers and papers relating to his book reviews see also MSS. 395/3/64. MSS. 395/3/38/2 Published articles and reviews 1960 - 1998 include some unpublished reports written when Vice Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast, for various committees and assemblies MSS. 395/3/38/3 Bibliography for 'Industrial Participation in the War of Universities' c. 1968 The note on the front of the original folder gave this title, but it is unclear as to what lecture or publication (of Sir Arthur's?) it refers to. MSS. 395/3/38/4 Bibliography compiled by Sir Arthur (purpose unknown) 1980s (arranged alphabetically by author) MSS. 395/3/39/1 - 6 Other Publications 1887 - 1991Mainly reprints of articles and reviews by other academics, reflecting Sir Arthur's wide professional and personal interests. Includes some papers and unpublished articles, with some correspondence and annotation. MSS. 395/3/39/6 Published articles (reprints) 1981 - 1991, n.d. includes the undated material from this sub-series Return to the Table of Contents MSS. 395/3/40 - 49 Personalia 1915 - 1998MSS. 395/3/40/1 - 2 Career 1922 - 1994MSS. 395/3/40/1 Notebook on career achievements c. 1950s - 1994 Lists his various awards and honours; details his appointments and membership of organisations, associations and committees; his prize-giving and after-dinner speeches; public lectures; publications; broadcasts; and external examinations. Dates are supplied for most entries. An invaluable guide to his career and professional interests and a useful index to some of the material in this collection (supplying detailed information such as dates of particular visits, talks or publications). MSS. 395/3/40/2 File relating to school progress and appointments 1922 Jul - 1971 Dec includes: School reports (1922-1933); programmes for prize-givings and degree congregations; correspondence relating to job applications, offers, promotions and references (especially c. 1935-6) and offers of positions on committees and of Vice-Chancellorships (1936-1971). MSS. 395/3/41/1 - 2 Diaries 1936 Sep - 1952 AprBoth diaries are closed - unless the permission of the depositor has been obtained. All applications to view the diaries should be sent to the Centre. MSS. 395/3/41/1 1937 diary 1936 Sep - 1952 Apr Diary entries from 10 Apr - 31 Dec 1937 also includes various newspaper cuttings, concert programmes and invitations (Sep 1936 - Apr 1952) Closed - unless with prior permission of depositor MSS. 395/3/41/2 1938 diary 1938 Jan - Jun Diary entries from 1 Jan - 27 May 1938 also includes some newspaper cuttings, programmes and invitations (Jan - Jun 1938) Closed - unless with prior permission of depositor MSS. 395/3/42/1 - 4 Reading c. 1930 - 1995MSS. 395/3/42/2 Notebook of quotations 1930s - 1995 contains various quotations, anecdotes and aphorisms collected and transcribed by Sir Arthur throughout his career (with some newspaper cuttings) covering a wide variety of subject matter MSS. 395/3/42/4 Notebook of scientific extracts and notes c. 1980 mainly relating to radiation exposure MSS. 395/3/43/1 - 6 Visitors and Guests 1944 Nov - 1996 DecMSS. 395/3/43/1 Notebook of visitors 1946 Sep - 1962 Nov Notebook compiled by Sir Arthur of (his) visitors to: the new physics building at Manchester University, Sep 1946 - Aug 1950; the Physics Department of the University College of North Staffordshire, Dec 1950 - Aug 1959; AERE, Harwell, Sep 1959 - Nov 1962. Gives date, name and address of visitor. MSS. 395/3/43/2 Notebook of visitors 1984 Oct - 1991 Feb Notebook compiled by Sir Arthur of the names of his ?visitors/guests, ?fellow invitees (with a brief description of most, and arranged by date of visit/function) MSS. 395/3/43/3 Notebook of visitors 1991 Feb - 1996 Dec Notebook compiled by Sir Arthur of the names of his ?visitors/guests, ?fellow invitees (with a brief description of most, and arranged by date of visit/function) MSS. 395/3/43/4 Visitors' Book 1944 Nov - 1966 Feb Visitors to Sir Arthur's residences at Manchester, Wilmslow, Keele, Abingdon and Harwell. Visitors have personally signed in the front while Sir Arthur has kept a complementary record of visitors at the back of the book MSS. 395/3/43/5 Visitors' Book 1967 Jan - Nov, 1969 May Visitors to Queen's University, Belfast MSS. 395/3/43/6 Visitors' Book 1966 Aug - 1983 Oct Visitors to the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge, Lennoxvale, Belfast and Fieldhead Cottage, Warwick. Includes list of some visitors, 1966-7. MSS. 395/3/44/1 - 3 Niels Bohr Manuscript 1915 Feb - 1981 FebThe manuscript draft of Niels Bohr's 1915 article was given to Sir Arthur by Sir Lawrence Bragg, who succeeded Rutherford as the Head of Manchester University's Physics Department, where Sir Arthur worked (under Blackett) 1944-50. A copy of the manuscript was donated by Sir Arthur to the Bohr Archive at the Niels Bohr Institutet, Denmark, in 1981. MSS. 395/3/44/1 Manuscript draft of Bohr's article 'The Spectra of Hydrogen and Helium' 1915 Feb 21 5 foolscap pagesSigned. With pencil annotations and corrections. In original envelope addressed to the Editor of Nature. MSS. 395/3/45/1 Dr William Webster material 1941 May - 1993 JanDr William Lusk Webster was a world-class nuclear scientist who had close links with the British scientific community and who, during the Second World War, was at the Central Scientific Office. He died in 1975. MSS. 395/3/45/1 Correspondence and related material 1941 May - 1993 Jan Includes: Informal correspondence with, and relating to, Dr Webster (and also Dr M.A. Tuve)* relating to fuses and tubes and their development, May 1941- Jan 1946 (mainly 1941-42). Two articles concerning Dr Webster: 'J.E. Belliveau, 'The Enigmatic William Webster' and 'Atomic Superspy', Atlantic Advocate (July and August issues, 1979). Correspondence with Professor T.E. Allibone and R. Brun relating to William Webster, Dec 1979 - Jan 1993. * Dr Merle Antony Tuve (1901-1982) was the United States' Chief Physicist, 1938-46. He helped to develop radar. Webster was at the Central Scientific Office, Washington, during the war. MSS. 395/3/46/1 C.R. Burch Correspondence 1958 Jan - 1984 MayMSS. 395/3/46/1 Correspondence with, and relating to, Dr C.R. Burch 1958 Jan - 1984 May includes Sir Arthur's reminiscences of his friendship with Burch MSS. 395/3/48/1 Savile Club 1988 May - 1989 MayMSS. 395/3/48/1 Correspondence and notes 1988 May - 1989 May concerning the Club and its 'scientific' members. Includes correspondence with Dr Roger C. Poole of Nottingham University relating to pay and research funding in the higher education sector (1988). MSS. 395/3/49/1 - 6 Correspondence Files 1936 Sep - 1998 JunThe correspondence retains Sir Arthur's original arrangement which is generally alphabetically by correspondent. Correspondence relating to the receipt of his knighthood was filed under 'K' but now forms a separate file at the end of this series. These files (MSS.395/3/49/1-6) are closed until 2010, unless the permission of the depositor has been obtained. All applications to view this correspondence should be sent to the Centre. MSS. 395/3/49/1 Correspondence A-B 1939 Jun - 1997 Dec A = Jan 1945 - Jul 1997; B = Jun 1939 - Dec 1997 Closed until 2010 MSS. 395/3/49/2 Correspondence C-F 1945 Apr - 1998 Jan C = May 1945 - May 1997; D = Oct 1949 - Dec 1997; E = Dec 1948 - Aug 1994; F = Apr 1945 - Jan 1998 Closed until 2010 MSS. 395/3/49/3 Correspondence G-L 1936 Sep - 1998 Jun G = May 1946 - May 1998; H = Oct 1943 - Sep 1997; I = Feb 1967 - Dec 1996; J = Sep 1949 - Feb 1998; K = Sep 1936 - June 1998; L = Mar 1940 - Dec 1993 Closed until 2010 MSS. 395/3/49/4 Correspondence M-R 1944 Dec - 1998 May M = Dec 1949 - May 1998; N = Jun 1952 - Dec 1997; O = Oct 1949 - Dec 1993; P = Dec 1944 - Apr 1997; Q = empty; R = Oct 1949 - Dec 1997 Closed until 2010 MSS. 395/3/49/5 Correspondence S-Z 1937 Nov - 1998 Feb S = Oct 1946 - Aug 1997; T = Nov 1937 - Feb 1998; U = Jul 1972; V = Nov 1945 - Aug 1980; W = May 1939 - Feb 1997; X = empty; Y = Nov 1965 - Apr 1994; Z = empty. Closed until 2010 MSS. 395/3/49/6 Correspondence concerning Sir Arthur's Knighthood 1972 Dec - 1973 Dec Letters of congratulation (in alphabetical order of correspondent) on the receipt of his Knighthood (1 January 1973). Includes letter from the then Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt. Hon. William Whitelaw M.P. Sir Arthur received his knighthood whilst at Queen's University, Belfast. Closed until 2010 Return to the Table of Contents MSS. 395/3/50 - 56 Foreign Universities 1960 - 1988MSS. 395/3/50/1 - 2 Inter-University Council for Higher Education Overseas - General 1960 Apr - 1987 AugSir Arthur joined the Colonial University Grants Committee in April 1960 and was a member of the Inter-University Council for Higher Education Overseas (IUC) from June 1969 to September 1976. MSS. 395/3/50/1 Minutes, reports and related papers 1960 Apr - 1982 Dec includes minutes of Colonial University Grants Advisory Committee, Oct 1960 and Jun 1962; IUC Executive Committee and Council reports and minutes; IUC newsletter; and IUC reports of visits to overseas universities (Malawi, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Ghana, Dar Es Salaam, Zambia), 1960 - 1982. MSS. 395/3/50/2 Records of African University Expansion 1981 Sep - 1987 Aug Correspondence relating to Sir Arthur's records relating to African university expansion and his contact with Oxford University's Oxford Development Records Project, 1981 - 1987. MSS. 395/3/51/1 - 20 Ghana and the Inter-University Council 1961 - 1983Sir Arthur was a member of the Council of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, Jan 1977 - 1981. He visited Ghana in June 1977 and March 1978. MSS. 395/3/51/1 Universities of Ghana Visitation Committee 1969 Notes of meetings and visits, 1969 MSS. 395/3/51/2 June 1977 and March 1978 visits to Ghana 1977 May - 1978 Apr Reports of visits with notes, programmes, correspondence and related papers, 1977-8. MSS. 395/3/51/3 General correspondence 1971 Sep - 1980 Sep Correspondence relating to the IUC, Ghana and the University of Cape Coast, 1971 - 1980 MSS. 395/3/51/4 Ghana and the University of Cape Coast 1967 Oct - 1983 Mar File includes: minutes of the UCC Council, UCC Gazettes, reports for the IUC on visits to Ghana, notes on the university, papers on the Universities of Ghana Visitation Committee, correspondence with D.P. Saville (Assistant Secretary of the IUC) relating to Ghana, notebook/diary of Sir Arthur's June 1977 visit, and newspaper cuttings concerning Ghana, 1967 - 1983. MSS. 395/3/51/8 White Paper on the Report of the Education Review Committee 1967 Feb 23 together with the Recommendations in Brief of the Education Review Committee and the Report of the Special Committee on Delimitation of Functions of University Institutions MSS. 395/3/51/10 Report on the Hall System in the University of Ghana c. 1967 (published by the University of Ghana) MSS. 395/3/52/1 - 14 Lesotho, Swaziland and Botswana and the Inter-University Council 1974 - 1988Sir Arthur visited Lesotho in March 1977 and January 1979; and Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland in January-February 1978 and March 1980. He also visited Lesotho and Botswana in March 1981. He was a member of the Council of the National University of Lesotho 1977-1981, a was also a member of the governing committee of the University of Botswana and Swaziland. MSS. 395/3/52/1 January 1979 visit to Lesotho 1979 Jan - Mar Correspondence relating to Sir Arthur's visit to the National University of Lesotho includes notes from his visit and the subsequent report MSS. 395/3/52/5 - 8 National University of Lesotho: Vice-Chancellor's Reports to Council 1977 - 1980 For years: 1976/7, 1977/8, 1978/9, 1979/80 MSS. 395/3/52/10 Correspondence relating to visits to Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland 1977 Mar - 1978 Apr includes: minutes of the Council of the National University of Lesotho (NUL); IUC report on visit to NUL and the University Colleges of Botswana and Swaziland; his reports on the NUL Council and his 1977 and 1978 visits; briefing notes; reports of the visits of other IUC members; and related correspondence. MSS. 395/3/52/12 Correspondence relating to the University of Botswana and Swaziland 1976 Jul - 1982 Apr includes minutes of the University's governing committee The University of Botswana and Swaziland comprised the University College of Botswana and the University College of Swaziland. MSS. 395/3/52/13 Correspondence and ephemera relating to Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland n.d., 1974 Jul - 1977 Jun reports, correspondence, maps and guides, newspaper cuttings, invitations and greetings cards relating to Sir Arthur's visits (especially Lesotho) MSS. 395/3/52/14 Correspondence and ephemera relating to Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland 1977 Jul - 1988 Dec reports, correspondence, maps and guides, newspaper cuttings, invitations and greetings cards relating to Sir Arthur's visits (especially Lesotho) MSS. 395/3/53/1 - 8 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) 1968 - 1988MSS. 395/3/53/1 Papers relating to the 10th Commonwealth Universities Congress, Sydney 1968 1968 Aug includes programmes, invitations, conference publications and summaries and newspaper cuttings MSS. 395/3/53/2 Papers relating to the 11th Commonwealth Universities Congress, Edinburgh 1973 1973 May - Aug includes notes, correspondence, conference literature and newspaper cuttings MSS. 395/3/53/3 Papers relating to the 13th Commonwealth Universities Congress, Birmingham 1983 1983 Aug includes notes, invitations, programmes and conference handbook MSS. 395/3/53/4 ACU Conference of Executive Heads, Melbourne 1968 1968 Aug includes invitations and programmes MSS. 395/3/53/5 ACU Conference of Executive Heads, Exeter 1973 1973 Aug includes notes, conference papers and programmes MSS. 395/3/53/6 ACU Conference of Executive Heads, Wellington 1976 1976 Feb includes conference literature and papers and a 'Who's Who' of attendees MSS. 395/3/53/7 Association of Commonwealth Universities 1978 Nov - 1980 Nov includes: minutes of Special General Meeting of ACU, Nov 1980; ACU annual report for 1979-80; minutes of AGMs, Nov 1978 and Nov 1979; with related papers MSS. 395/3/54/1 - 5 Standing Conference of Rectors and Vice-Chancellors of the European Universities (CRE) 1970 Aug - 1975 NovThese files contain documents in both English and French MSS. 395/3/54/1 Conference papers 1970 Aug - 1971 Nov Vienna, Nov 1970 Dublin, May 1971 Copenhagen, Nov 1971 includes programmes, reports and papers given, and correspondence MSS. 395/3/54/2 Conference papers 1972 Mar - Apr Nice, Apr 1972 (24th Session) includes reports, programmes and minutes of administrative session MSS. 395/3/54/3 Conference papers 1972 Nov - 1974 Apr Belgrade, Nov 1972 (25th Session) Helsinki, May 1973 (26th) Lisbon, Nov 1973 (27th) Amsterdam, Apr 1974 (28th) includes programmes, papers and notes MSS. 395/3/54/4 Conference papers 1974 Jun - Sep 5th General Assembly, Sep 1974, Bologna MSS. 395/3/54/5 Conference papers 1974 Jul - 1975 Nov 5th General Assembly, Sep 1974, Bologna 11th Conference, Nov 1975, Brussels 6th General Assembly, Jun 1975, Vienna includes correspondence, reports, papers, programmes and Sir Arthur's notes MSS. 395/3/55/1 - 8 African Universities - General 1965 Jun - 1986 NovMSS. 395/3/55/1 University of Rhodesia 1971 Apr - 1976 Apr includes Principal's reports to Council, 1971-3, 1976; correspondence relating to the University's position with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), 1973; papers relating to racial discrimination in the University, 1975. MSS. 395/3/55/4 W.E. Duncanson, Technical Education in Developing Countries 1973 Apr Advance copy of Duncanson's report MSS. 395/3/55/5 Copy of Nigeria Today 1975 Jun includes article entitled 'Cambridge University honours General Gowon' MSS. 395/3/55/6 University of Science and Technology Kumasi Service to the Community 1977 Jan Publication for the University's silver jubilee, 1951/2 - 1976/7 MSS. 395/3/55/7 University of Malawi, Farewell Reflections on the University 1982 Dec (Address by the Vice-Chancellor to the Congregation) MSS. 395/3/55/8 University of Malawi, The University and the Great Hall Complex 1986 Nov (Address by the Vice-Chancellor to the Congregation) MSS. 395/3/56/1 - 3 Other Universities 1967 Aug - 1973 DecMSS. 395/3/56/1 State University of Ghent 1967 Aug - Nov papers relating to its 150th anniversary Return to the Table of Contents MSS. 395/3/57 - 68 Additional Deposit 1939 - 1998These additional papers were deposited in March 2000. They are mainly Sir Arthur's personal correspondence, and supplement the material in some of the above series (to which cross-references have been supplied). MSS. 395/3/57 Manchester University 1944 - 1966See also: MSS.395/3/3. MSS. 395/3/57/1 Correspondence 1944 Jul - 1966 Jan Correspondence relating to his appointment and resignation MSS. 395/3/58 Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell 1959 - 1967See also: MSS.395/3/5. MSS. 395/3/58/1 Personal correspondence 1959 Mar - 1967 Nov includes correspondence relating to his appointment as Director, his resignation and move to Belfast, and to Harwell staff. Also includes minutes of the Senior Appointments Board of the UK Atomic Energy Authority from Feb 1966 and a personal paper on 'The Future of Harwell', 1965. MSS. 395/3/59/1 - 3 Queen's University, Belfast 1965 - 1981See also: MSS.395/3/6. MSS. 395/3/59/1 Correspondence 1965 May - Nov Correspondence relating to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor MSS. 395/3/59/2 Correspondence and papers 1965 Oct - 1976 Apr Correspondence relating to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, including minutes of Senate (Nov 1965), newspaper cuttings, letters of congratulation (Oct 1965 - Nov 1966), and a note of the meeting of vice-chancellors and principals concerning vice-chancellors' salaries (Mar 1976). MSS. 395/3/59/3 Correspondence 1965 Dec - 1981 May Correspondence relating to staff of Queen's University, Belfast. Includes curriculum vitae (CVs), references and recommendations, resignations and related correspondence. File closed for 30 years. MSS. 395/3/60 Warwick University 1976 - 1988See also: MSS.395/3/7. MSS. 395/3/60/1 Personal correspondence 1976 May - 1988 Dec Correspondence relating to Warwick University, particularly Sir Arthur's election to the University's Council and as its Pro Chancellor (1977), and the appointment of Clark Brundin as Warwick's Vice-Chancellor in 1985 File closed for 30 years MSS. 395/3/61 Honours 1944 - 1985MSS. 395/3/61/1 Correspondence 1944 Dec - 1985 Sep Correspondence relating to the award of various honours, including letters of notification and congratulation Honours include: OBE (1945), Liberian decoration, Knighthood (1973), and honorary degrees from University of Dublin (LL.D.), National University of Ireland (D.Sc.), University of Kent (D.C.L.), and Queen's University, Belfast (LL.D.). MSS. 395/3/62 University Appointments 1956 - 1988MSS. 395/3/62/1 Correspondence 1956 Aug - 1988 Mar Confidential correspondence (mainly with selection committees) relating to appointments and recommendations of/for colleagues to posts at various universities (including some vice-chancellorships). Includes some CVs. File closed for 30 years. MSS. 395/3/63 Oxford University 1960 - 1997See also: MSS.395/3/19. MSS. 395/3/63/1 Wadham College correspondence 1960 - 1997 Correspondence, general and personal, with the college and people Sir Arthur visited or dined with while at Oxford MSS. 395/3/66 Assocation for Science Education 1953 - 1983MSS. 395/3/66/1 General correspondence 1953 - 1983 May includes minutes of the Northern Ireland region's fifth AGM, Feb 1968. MSS. 395/3/67 Royal Society 1960 - 1968, n.d.Sir Arthur sat on the Royal Society's National Committee for Physics until Jan 1961 and was a member of its Paul Instrument Fund Committee, 1959 - December 1967 (he was also its chairman). MSS. 395/3/67/1 Correspondence 1960 Jun - 1968 Jan, n.d. includes: correspondence relating to the National Committee for Physics and the Paul Instrument Fund Committee; minutes of a meeting of the Paul Instrument Fund Committee, 16 Dec 1964; and a memorandum entitled 'The Encouragement of Scientific Research in the United Kingdom', 1960. MSS. 395/3/68 St. Catharine's, Cumberland Lodge 1977 - 1997Cumberland Lodge is a conference centre in Windsor, Berkshire. Sir Arthur corresponded with Amy Buller (1891-1974), its founder, and was a member of the Council of St. Catharine's. He was also involved in the appointment of a Principal there in the early 1960s. His correspondence relating to Cumberland Lodge is now held in the Cumberland Lodge archive at the University of London Library (ref. ULL MS. 928). A list of the 'Vick Papers' in this collection is included with MSS.395/3/68/1. MSS. 395/3/68/1 Correspondence relating to Amy Buller and St. Catharine's, Cumberland Lodge 1977 Jan - 1997 Jun includes 1979 account of Amy Buller and the foundation of St. Catharine's, Cumberland Lodge, and also relates to Sir Arthur's papers on Amy Buller and St. Catharine's now held in its own archive Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents |