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

  • 1969

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Draft of a letter written by Max Perutz (1914-2002) and sent to the editor of Scientific American, 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 3

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Perutz, Max F. “Draft of a Letter to the Editor of Scientific American, Written by Max Perutz,” 1969. History of Molecular Biology Collection, Box 88, Folder 3. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/4knaplr.

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