The material in this collection includes notebooks on laboratory research, notes (both typed and handwritten) for lectures and practical classes, and a series of cytology notebooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1969
Extent
6 shelfmarks
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. misc. b. 239].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. misc. b. 239-244
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 6780
Biographical / Historical
John Randal Baker, FRS, 1900-1984, was an English biologist. Oxford educated, he was first a Demonstrator in Zoology (1923-1955) and then Reader in Cytology (1955-1967) at Oxford University. He conducted research in cytological techniques and the practical possibilities of different types of microscopy. In his later career he conducted research on the physical differences between races, culminating in the book Races.
He was the co-founder of the Society for Freedom in Science, and served as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer throughout its existence (1940-1962).
Other Finding Aids
A fuller description and detailed index is available in the Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were received from Dr. Baker in 1977 when he moved from his house in Oxford to smaller premises.
Subject
- Title
- Papers of John Randal Baker
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Lawrence Mielniczuk
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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