UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA

PHILADELPHIA 4

NorMAN Toprinc, M.D.
Vice-President in Charge
of Medical Affairs

October 22, 1956

Dr. Joshua Lederberg
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

I have just talked with Dr. Hilary Koprowski, and he
tells me that he just received a letter from you which indicated that

you might be interested in the possibilities at the Wistar Institute
here in Philadelphia.

The Wistar Institute is in the middle of our campus,
and even though it is a separate corporation with its own endowments
and Board of Managers, it is gradually being drawn closer to the
University. I think it hes great possibilities as a research insti-
tute, and this opinion is shared rather widely. These possibilities,
however, have not been fully realized for some years, and it is our
desire to bring them into reality.

I wonder if it would be possible for you to come to
Philadelphia on November 7th and 8th, so that you can see the Wistar
and have a chance to talk with some of your friends here at the Uni-
versity, particularly, Dr. David Goddard, whom I know you are acquainted
with,and others. Dr. Koprowski has indicated that he will be able to
be here on these days. If it will be possible for you, we will be
happy to defray your expenses for this trip. Please let me know as
soon as possible so thet the necessary arrangements can be made. I

am looking forward to having the opportunity to discuss some of these
things with you.

 

NTemac