Francis Crick personal papers, 1938-2007.

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Francis Crick personal papers, 1938-2007.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/76807030

Personal papers of Francis Harry Compton Crick, neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner who co-discovered the helical structure of DNA with James D. Watson. These Papers document the personal life of a noted biochemist and provide a glimpse of his social life and relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Largely a collection of correspondence, the papers document Crick's family, social and personal life from 1938 until his death in 2004 and include letters from friends and professional colleagues, family members, social acquaintances, and organizations. Important correspondents include George Gamow, Georg Kreisel, Michael McClure, Leslie Orgel, Linus Pauling, Max Perutz, James D. Watson, and Maurice H.F. Wilkins. The papers also contain also contain personal documents, especially certificates and awards; photographs of Crick, his family and friends; several small pocket notebooks and numerous appointment books (1946-2004); passports, writings of Crick and others; film and television projects, miscellaneous certificates and awards; and collected memorabilia including announcements and invitations, poems, portraits, newspaper clippings, receipts, wine lists, menus from events, and programs from scientific and theatrical events. Also contains condolence correspondence and materials related to Odile Crick. Addition to the Francis Crick Personal Papers materials include correspondence, clippings and tear sheets, photographs, awards, and posthumous materials -- including condolences to Odile Crick regarding Francis' death.

13.10 lin. ft. (2 records cartons, 25 archives boxes, 3 card file boxes and 5 oversize folders)

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8177202

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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