Item C108 - Typescript letter from Benians to R.J.L. Kingsford, Cambridge University Press

B thinks it worth encouraging Dr Smillie, Prof. Goodhart, Dr Hutchins, Prof. Constable, and Dr Darrow to write books for the American Life and Institutions series. They all good subjects and good authors. Dr Smillie: their idea in 1947 was to wait year or two then ask him if he write book specifically for English public on public health in USA. If K could get in touch with him perhaps something definite could be fixed. K might discover whether he inclined to do book for them. Prof. Goodhart: very much want him to write book on American government. Another letter might induce him to start - should say they feel strongly that book from his pen be most valuable. Wouldn't take G long to write sort of book they want. Dr Hutchins: very good name for subject of American education but a very busy man. Should try to get definite undertaking from him. Prof. Constable: should get in touch with him to find out whether he still diposed to write book on art in America. No doubt he could do something very interesting and valuable. Dr Darrow: very much like book on physical sciences in America from him - should ascertain whether he will write it. B doesn't think they be successful in all these cases but something might result from K's efforts.