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Drafts of a letter to the editor of the Scientific American, written by Max Perutz

  • Circa 1968

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Drafts of a letter to the editor of Scientific American, written by Max Perutz (1914-2002), regarding Andre Lwoff's (1902-1994) review of James D. Watson's (1928-) book The Double Helix.

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  • Series XI: Max Perutz papers, 1909-2000 (bulk 1960-1990)
  • Sub-series 10: Subject Files, 1922-2000 (bulk 1960s)
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  • Box 88, Folder 4

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Perutz, Max F. “Drafts of a Letter to the Editor of the Scientific American, Written by Max Perutz,” circa 1968. History of Molecular Biology Collection, Box 88, Folder 4. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/xfpcjtc.

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