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The COPLEY Medal to Professor Patrick M Aynard Stuart B Lackett in Recognition of His Distinguished Studies of Cosmic Ray Shower 241 A w ard of M edals 1956 The COPLEY Medal to Professor P atrick M aynard Stuart B lackett in recognition of his distinguished studies of cosmic ray showers and heavy mesons, and in the field of palaeomagnetism. The RUMFORD Medal to Dr F rank P hilip B o w d e n in recognition of his distinguished work on the nature of friction. A ROYAL Medal to Dr D oro thy M ary C ro w fo o t H o d g k in in recognition of her distinguished work in the elucidation of the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12 and other important compounds, by the methods of X-ray crystallography. A ROYAL Medal to Professor O w en T hom as J ones in recognition of his distinguished studies in the palaeozoic rocks, his work on sediments, his palaeontological researches, and the application of geological knowledge to practical problems. The DAVY Medal to Professor R obert D o w n s H a w o r th in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the chemistry of natural products, par­ ticularly those containing heterocyclic systems. The DARWIN Medal to Dr J ulian Sorell H uxley in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the study and theory of evolution. The HUGHES Medal to Viscount C herw ell in recognition of his distinguished studies in many fields: the melting-point formula and theory of specific heats; ionization of stars; meteors and temperature inversion in the stratosphere. The group portrait facing this page shows the Medallists gathered in the Society’s library. Reading from left to right: standing, Professor Haworth, Dr Huxley, Dr Bowden; seated, Professor Blackett, Dr Hodgkin, Professor Jones. The late Viscount Cherwell was unfortunately not able to be present. B ibliography The next bibliography of recent books and articles dealing with the history of the Royal Society or its Fellows will appear in volume 13 part 1 of Notes and Records. 243 INDEX TO NOTES AND RECORDS, V ol. 12, 1956-57 Adrian, Lord. Sir Charles Scott Sherrington, Jones, Sir Harold Spencer. Halley as an O.M., F.R.S., 211 astronomer, 175 Anniversary dinner, 1955, 1 Anniversary dinner, 1956, 150 Kneale, W. Boole and the algebra of logic, 53 Armytage, W. H. G. Charles Watson- Wentworth, 2nd marquess of Rocking­ ham, F.R.S.; some aspects of his scientific McKie, Douglas. Priestley’s laboratory and interests, 64 library and other of his effects, 114 Armytage, W. H. G. Science and education: McKie, Douglas. Bernard le Bovier de a note, 226 Fontenelle, F.R.S., 193 Atkinson, A. D. The Royal Society and Maddison, R. E. W., and Maddison, F. R. English vocabulary, 40 Joseph Priestley and the Birmingham riots, 98 Bluhm, R. K. Guide to the archives of the Medallists 1956, 241 Royal Society and to other manuscripts in its possession, 21 Obituary 1955-56, 139 Boole, George. (Sir Geoffrey Taylor), 44 Obituary 1956-57, 237 Boole and the algebra of logic. (W. Kneale), 53 Bullard, Sir Edward, and Ronan, C. A. Priestley, Joseph, F.R.S. Priestley and the Exhibition to commemorate Edmond Birmingham riots (R. E. W. and F. R. Halley, F.R.S., 166 Maddison), 98 Priestley’s laboratory and library and other Chapman, S. Edmond Halley, F.R.S., 168 of his effects (Douglas McKie), 114 Conversaziones 1955, 9 Conversaziones 1956 and 1957, 154 Queen honours the Society’s I.G.Y. Antarctic Expedition, 163 de Beer, Sir Gavin, and Turton, R. M. John Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, F.R.S., Turton, F.R.S., 77 149 Eccles, J. C. Some aspects of Sherrington’s contribution to neurophysiology, 216 Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth, Election of Fellows 195$ and 1956, 140, 143 2nd marquess of, F.R.S.: some aspects of Election of Fellows 1957, 238 his scientific interests, 64 Election of Fellow's under Statute 12, 1957, Ronan, C. A., see Bullard, Sir Edward, and 240 Ronan, C. A. Election of Foreign Members 1955 an<3 1956, Royal Society Antarctic Expedition, 137 142, 145 Royal Society I.G.Y. Antarctic Expedition, Election of Foreign Members 1957, 240 Queen honours the, 163 Royal Society delegation’s visit to Russia, Fontenelle, Bernard le Bovier de, F.R.S. 1956 (H. G. Thornton), 230 (Douglas McKie), 193 Royal Society and English vocabulary (A. D. Atkinson), 40 Royal Society, Bibliography of recent books Halley, Edmond, F.R.S. (S. Chapman), 168 and articles dealing with the history of the, Halley as an astronomer (Sir H. Spencer 146 Jones), 175 Royal Society, Guide to the archives of the Halley, Exhibition to commemorate (Sir E. (R. K. Bluhm), 21 Bullard and C. A. Ronan), 166 International Geophysical Year inauguration, Science and education (W. H. G. Armytage), 160 226 2 4 4 Sherrington, Sir Charles, F.R.S. (Lord Thomson, George, and Thomson, Joan. Adrian), 211 J. J. Thomson as we remember him, 201 Sherrington’s contributions to neurophysio- Thornton, H. G. Note on the visit to Russia logy, Some aspects of(J. C. Ecclcs), 216 of the Royal Society delegation in 1956, 230 Taylor, Sir Geoffrey. George Boole, F.R.S., Turton, John, F.R.S. (Sir Gavin de Beer and 44 R. M. Turton), 77 C Index to Volumes i to 12 (1938-1957) London The Royal Society NOTE BY THE EDITOR In 1937 the Council decided to issue Occasional Notes to keep the Fellows more fully informed of the activities of the Society. A year later its place was taken by Notes and Records in order to provide in addition a periodical for the publication of articles dealing with the history and past activities of the Royal Society and its Fellows which could not be printed in the Philosophical Transactions or Proceedings. One or two numbers of Notes and Records have been published each year since 1938 with the exception of the war years 1942 to 1945. The completion of the twelfth volume seemed an opportune moment for publishing an Index of the contents of Notes and Records so as to facilitate reference to them, and to draw attention to the valuable contributions to the history of science for which the Royal Society is indebted to the authors. Dr. John Hutchinson, F.R.S., very kindly undertook a preliminary survey and following on this the present Index has been compiled by Mr. R. K. Blulim. He has also been respon­ sible for the sub-editing of the last two numbers of Notes and Records and the Editor wishes to acknowledge his skilful help and interest in the history of the Society. The Editor would be grateful for contributions to future numbers of and Records particularly those based on new documentary material. There must be many collections of letters and manuscripts of interest to the Society which are either unknown or hitherto neglected, several of which have been brought to light in articles in Notes and Records. Contributions should deal with the history of the Royal Society and its Fellows and should not exceed 5,000 words in length. Relevant illustrations would add greatlyto their interest. H.H. Price 2s. 6d. Published by The Royal Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W .i PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY HEADLEY BROTHERS LTD lOQ KINGSVVAY LONDON W C2 AND ASHFORD KENT 1 INDEX TO NOTES AND RECORDS, V ols. i to 12 This is an index to the titles of articles and Amsterdam. International geographical con­ not an index of their contents (save for the gress at—, Jul. 1938 (Sir C. Arden-Close). exceptions mentioned below). I, 62-4 Entries are made under the name of the Andrade, E. N. da C. The presidential author and under any other proper names; portraits, port. [Sir H. Dale], 4, 41-2 title entries are made for anonymous articles The Rontgcn celebrations, Nov. 1945. 4, only. Subject headings have been used to 43-4 divide up the entries under ‘Royal Society’, Anniversaries [of other societies, etc.]. 4, but have not been used elsewhere. Illustrations 65-8; 7, 126-7 and particularly portraits are noted. Apothecaries, Society of. The R.S. and The exceptions mentioned above arc, first, the—, 1660-1722 (W. H. G. Armytage). that any speeches (as, for example, those II, 22-37 delivered at the Society’s Anniversary dinners) Arden-Close, Sir C. F. International geo­ if printed in full, are entered under the graphical congress at Amsterdam, Jul. speaker; and secondly, that any letters printed 1938. I, 62-4 in full, from manuscript, and apparently for Armitage, A. Rene Descartes (1596-1650) the first time, are entered under their writers. and the early R.S. port. 8, 1-19 R.K.B. Armytage, W. H. G. The R.S. and the Apothecaries, 1660-1722. 11, 22-37 Sir Godfrey Copley, F.R.S. (1653-1709); some tercentenary glimpses through Aberdeen University and the R.S.(W. P. D. letters to his friends. port. 11, 54-74 Wightman). Ulus., ports. [C. MacLaurin G. W. Fcatherstonhaugh, F.R.S. (1780- & Sir W. Fordyce.] n , 145-58 1866), Anglo-American scientist. 11, Academia Sinica. 5, 58-60 228-35 Academie Suisse des sciences. 5, 62 Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd mar­ Accademia nazionale dei Lincei. 4, 212-13 quess of Rockingham, F.R.S. (1730- Adamson, R. S. Some geographical aspects 1782); some aspects of his scientific of the Cape flora; abstract of presidential interests, i lit is., port. 12, 64-76 address to the R.S. of South Africa, read Science and education: a note. 12, 226-9 18 Jun. 1947. 5, 152-3 Asprey, G. F., and others. Facilities for Adrian, E.
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