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Two copies, one missing the final page.

Newman discusses the format of the book. He expresses reservations about the division of subject matter between the early chapters, dealing with mathematical concepts familiar to schoolchildren, and the later chapters' more complex concepts. Older children would cope better with the content of the later parts, but would find the style - designed for younger readers - offputting. He praises the accuracy and clarity of the work.

Of Beaton's book, "Images".

Signed E.A.B., A.B.S., G.K.C., D.W.B., M.C.K. Committee carefully considered Provost of Oriel's memorandum of 28 July 1947 and reply sent by Secretary-General of Faculties. They recognise force of many of G.N. Clark's arguments and would add difficulty in persuading American historians to accept Chair in view of financial sacrifice entailed. None the less committee recommend: that present regulations remain in force for 2 more years since there been insufficient experience of existing scheme. Clark suggests there will have been 4 years experience by end of academic year but for various reasons scheme did not work as intended in 1944-5 or 1946-7. Therefore feel that appointment of visiting professor under existing arrangements should be made for 1949-50 and 1950-51. Committee recommend that when present regulations come up for reconsideration by Council of Senate and General Board in 1948 these bodies should be invited to sanction appointments under existing scheme as far as 1951, but to defer reconsideration of permanent settlement by not more than 1 year. Felt by committee that longer period of consideration be required than 8-9 months particularly if substantial action to be taken, and that Faculty Board should reconsider position in 1 year's time. Committee concluded that primary need is for an Economic Historian and believe Walter Rostow, formerly Professor at Harvard, now working in Geneva, is available. Rostow originally a Rhodes Scholar and held Chair of American History at Oxford, has no present academic appointment and if approached immediately likely to be available for 1949-50. Failing Rostow committee recommend Professor A.M. Schlesinger Jr., Associate Professor at Harvard, then Professor Allan Nevins. Schlesinger a Peterhouse man and recent winner of Pulitzer prize. Nevins already known to Board. Believe that both be willing to come but Professor Schlesinger might find it easier to be released by his University. Should Rostow accept for 1949-50 committee recommend that other 2 be approached for 1950-51 and that approaches should be made as soon as possible after Rostow's decision known.

Present arrangement by which appointments to Chair made by Council of Senate to be reviewed during next academic year. After 4 years experience of this system C thinks it should be given up as soon as possible and regular Board of Electors constituted. Proved difficult to conduct preliminary enquiries and correspondence regularly and satisfactorily, thinks it should be more formal and dealt with by body not concerned with any other business. Sometimes said that constitution of Board of Electors prejudge type of appointment to Chair. University should by this time be in position to decide this question for considerable period. So far professors appointed been Americans who held office for short time so that their influence stimulating but not continuous - doesn't think strong school of American history can be built up this way. Sometimes suggested that University lecturers supply necessary continuity while visiting professors appointed to bring expertise in various fields. More satisfactory if continuity provided by professor and encouragement for special studies comes from more junior people. This mean that Englishmen be appointed to Chair and this be highly desirable. Chair of American History at Oxford restricted to Americans so Oxford cannot build up independent school of American history in which English critical methods applied to American materials. Be great advantage for study of American history if it pursued by greater number of professors whose methods been formed outside US since they alone could make kind of contribution which been made by American and continental scholars in study of English history. Hopes regular Board of Electors be constituted and that it not think it necessary to draw up conditions for holding Chair in such a way as to make sacrifices to continuity in order to open way for American candidates.

Two drafts of a book review of Halton Arp's book published Berkeley: Interstellar Media, 1987. See also 3/6/7 and 41/9/2.

With related correspondence.