Draft versions of text and leaflet describing the Pybus Collection.

Transcript of a lecture by an unknown author about specific contents from within the Pybhus collection.

Embossed ringbinder with list of contributors (groups, businesses and individuals) towards conservation works undertaken on items within the Pybus collection of rare books. Note, the embossed title suggests the binder also contains a list of words conserved, however this was not present at the point of cataloguing.

Papers accumulated and created by John Potter, a former colleague of Pybus' at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Included is a paper on Pybus' career written in his 90th year, photocopies of documents created by Pybus (predominantly lecture notes on cancer), photocopies of obituary notices for Pybus and a typescript obituary by F. W. Ratcliffe.

Letters to and from the press and television regarding Pybus’ cancer research. This includes comments on other researchers’ work, letters to editors, approaches to write articles, rejection of articles (usually due to space). There is a section on rare books linked to the BBC. The file contains Pybus’ articles and full reports. Pybus has included a list from 1955 – 1964 regarding the press and “Cancer and Atmospheric Pollution”. Press cuttings are also included. 1962 - 1965 – Daily Mail 1955 – Daily Chronicle (Newcastle) includes newspaper clippings regarding the atmospheric smell 1957 - 1970 – British Broadcasting Corporation (rare books and atmospheric pollution) 1971 – The Ecologist 1965 - 1967 – Readers Digest 1962 – The Guardian 1956 - 1957 – The Sunday Times 1962 – The Daily Express 1960 - 1968 – Tyne Tees Television Limited 1958 – Wilfred Kerr (Press Association) 1966 – The Daily Telegraph 1962 – The Northern Echo 1961 – Whitley Seaside Chronicle and Guardian 1970 – The Daily Telegraph and Morning Post 1956 - Lancet Reprint (Causes of Cancer) 1954 – Nature 1967 – Health for All 1975 – Newcastle Journal 1962 – The Times 1971 – New Scientist

Card with typescript list of regulations regarding access to items within the Pybus collection of rare books while held at Newcastle University Library.

Letters on various subjects including in 1970 -Pybus had more surgery, query about information on Thomas Addison, updates on the Ireland family - family history, 1972 - Whiteknights becomes a listed building, 90th year may give up his cancer pursuits/interests, gardening, family updates, detailed description of Whiteknights from Pybus - family history of the Land's, Ireland's and Pybus', Teesside High School for girls (Pybus donated funds) - possible visit from people working there - donation from his will and for the Stockton Scouts Association £2000 to the Stockton & Thornaby District Scouts - for camping site, new arrangements for his Will.

Letters concerning getting votes, Honorary memberships, associations with annual addresses, correspondence regarding the Mutual Householders Association linked with the British Medical Association a scheme involving buying buildings that may be demolished and turning them into residential care homes, general correspondence on meetings, after 50 years of subscription to the BMA Pybus no longer has to pay his fee, council resignations, Royal College of Surgeons fellow for 50 years (1959), invite to conferences (Causation of cancer), hosting meetings.

Correspondence regarding papers on cancer and atmospheric pollution, experiments carried out by Pybus concerning leukaemia, Knox, replies with his opinion on the causes of cancer. Pybus replies to this letter. Enclosed is a paper by Professor Knox.

Correspondence concerning the sale of rare medical books and portraits, usually approaches from sellers to Pybus with items they have received.