Identity area
Reference code
Hoyle/Box 144/4/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Hoyle/Box 144/4/2
Title
File entitled 'The Hewish Thing'
Date(s)
- 21 Mar 1975 (Some material undated. This date on other items.) (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
5p paper
Context area
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Repository
Archival history
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Contains the following items:
1 Handwritten notes in various hands with instructions and other information. Undated 1p
2 A Nobel Scandal? Photocopy of a press cutting outlining the circumstances of the award to Antony Hewish for discovery of neutron stars. Undated 1p
3 Typewritten note from FH to EG (Evaline Gibbs) clarifying FH's position regarding the award of the Nobel prize and the subsequent press interest. 21 Mar 1975 1p
4 Typewritten note addressed to WAF (Willy Fowler). People are trying to contact FH by telephone. 21 Mar 1975 1p
5 Typewritten note with text of a press comment from the NY Times. A second note states that Mr McElheny of NY Times is trying to reach FH for a comment. 21 Mar 1975 1p