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Robert Spence, 1905-1976, papers and correspondence
1931-1977
Comprises mainly recollections by colleagues. There are a few items relating to Spence's early career including his report of his tenure of the Commonwealth Fund Fellowship at Princeton, 1928-1931. Mo...
Jones, R.G.
1977
Recollections of Spence as Professor of Chemistry, University of Kent (Memoir, p.524). With annotations and editorial indications in pencil by Glueckauf.
McIlroy, R.W.
nd
4pp. typescript 'Recollections around the Oyster Project, 1952-65'. Includes a photograph of 'The first gram' of uranium from sea water (Memoir, p.516).
Nicholls, C.M.
1976
1p. and 4pp. notes, made after discussions with Glueckauf, recollecting Spence's service as Chemical Warfare adviser, Middle East Headquarters, R.A.F., and later in Canada and at Harwell.
Roberts, L.E.J.
1977
On conference on Technology of the Sea and the Sea-bed, and setting up of 'Marine Technology Support Unit' (MATSU) at Harwell (Memoir, p.522).
Streeton, R.J.W.
1976
3pp. typescript note on various research projects at Harwell, including rotary column and Oyster Project.
Wild, W.
1976
11pp. typescript address at presentation for Spence on his leaving Harwell for Canterbury, 1968 (transcript of a tape made and sent by F.J. Stubbs).