Gallery 21: Letter from François Jacob's to Matt Meselson

François Jacob's letter to Matt Meselson about his planned trip to Meselson's lab.

François Jacob, Matt Meselson

  • ID: 16480
  • Source: DNALC.DNAFTB

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  • ID: 16477
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(Page 1 of 2) Letter from Sydney Brenner to Matt Meselson trying to arrange a visit to Meselson's lab. Meselson forwarded the letter to George 'Beets' Beadle, department chair, to request financial assistance for Brenner.

  • ID: 16478
  • Source: DNAFTB

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