Reprints from The Newcastle Medical Journal (whole and article).

"This correspondence concerns Pybus' potential decision to sell his collection of Rare Books, manuscripts and portraits. He has actively contacted American institutions regarding this, he was keen to have the collection purchased as a whole stating this regularly, he has explained that his own duplicates have been sold at Sotheby's and that his general plan is to bequeath the collection to King's College, Durham University. During his correspondence he has written to, or has been written to by: • The Johns Hopkins University - Institute for History of Medicine • Ida. W. Schuman Books relating to the History of Medicine & Science, New York • University of Kansas Medical Centre • University of Alabama Medical Centre Library • The University of Florida, University Libraries • William Dawson & Sons Ltd (Wholesale exporters of books periodicals and stationary, dealers in rare books and scientific journals, Pall Mall) • Robert D. Steedman Bookseller (Newcastle) in connection with the University of California • University of California Medical Centre • Sotheby & Co. – in connection with the sale of duplicate material • James Hardman • Kinsmen Laboratory of Neurological Research • Lord Mayor, Newcastle Upon Tyne – invitation to dinner party to thank Pybus for giving his collection to the University • Arthur Rogers Dealer in Rare Books and Pictures (Newcastle) - in connection with the University of California These are sales and price inquiries, recommendation of potential buyers and institutions, advice on how to sell and who through, and arranging visits to come and view the collection. An estimated price from William Dawson & Sons Ltd was £25000 - £30000. Regularly American Universities are concerned with the amount of duplication that may happen with their current holdings. Pybus also has one letter from Norman [Martin?] in 1948 regarding Pybus' book and portrait collection, Martin seems concerned that Pybus may move home and sell the collection, he urges him to keep it or give it in whole to an institution such as the Royal College of Surgeons. Norman mentions personal details of his own life and his faith in Pybus' abilities to discover the cause of cancer. He also mentions potential jobs in labs that Pybus may know of. "

Correspondence regarding visits to Pybus to see his collection, this also discusses the listing and potential sale. The latest letter in 1966 from James Hardman explains that he went to view the library in the Pybus room at Newcastle University. Other Correspondence comes from: • Edwin Clarke • Lionel Robinson (William Dawson & Sons Ltd) in connection with C.D. O’Malley and Lawrence C. Powell (University of California) • Raymond Russell • Arthur Rogers Dealer in Rare Books and Pictures (Newcastle) • “Ethel” • Dr Kellett • James Hardman

Letter regarding the ceremony on the 15th of September, possibly referring to the transfer of the collection. This letter originally enclosed three photographs.

Letter regarding a meeting of the Library Committee thanking Pybus for gifting his collection.

Invitation from William S. Mitchell (Librarian, Newcastle University) to Pybus inviting him to tea at the University library on the 15th of September 1965 to meet delegates attending a joint meeting of Nordisk Bibliotekchefsmöte and The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries.

Letter concerning publicity for an article Pybus has written.

Clippings from The Whitley Bay Guardian and the Journal, regarding Clean Air including mouse research into cancer, rare books gift to the University, and his honorary degree.