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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SPACE SCIENCE BOARD

July 23, 1959

Prof. Joshua Lederberg
Dept of Genetics
Stanford University
Stanford, California

Dear Prof. Lederberg:

I have just learned upon my return from Europe of your acceptance
as a member of the Space Science Board. This comes as very good
news indeed, and I know it is also welcomed by Dr. Hartline in
strengthening the biological interests of the Board.

Needless to say I was personally gratified that youare now 4 mem-
ber of the Board in view of your early and continuing interest in
the work of the CETEX and in the space activities of the future.

I hope the occasion will arise before the next meeting of the Space
Science Board for members of the Board interested in the biological
aspects to get together so that a constructive program can be
considered, :

Sincerely yo ?

EL

- Ve. Berkner
Chairman
cc Dr. Odishaw
Dr. Hartline
Mr. Peavey