UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

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OF BACTERIOLOGY or
sins thengononnes December 10 3 1957

Dr. Jushua Lederberg, Chairman
Departme nt of Medical Genetics
University of Wisconsin
Madison 6, Wisconsin.

Dear Josh:

On behalf of the Department of Bacteriology and Immunology (and myself) I would like

to take this opportunity to extend to you an invitation to visit us in the near future.
In addition to inspecting our facilities and renewing acguaintanceships, we would

very much enjoy hearing about some of your recent activities. If the general theme is
agreeable, I might suggest a Thursday and Friday during February. From my own point of
view, Feb. 13-14 or 20-21 or 27-28 are particularly good. I propose two talks--a
somewhat formal one, rather general and an informal group on a more specific topic.

The honorarium inclusive of travel expenses for such a two day period is $100.c0.

Dr. Syverton desires to introduce genetics into his research on cells. Certainly the
time is overdue when fundamental principles of heredity are applied to cell and tissue
culture. I must confess that my own suggestions and encouragement have to date resulted
only in--Very interesting--ihy don't you do it--We're too busy--That will require a
change in technique.

The group here is somewhat awed and concerned about recent advances. Perhaps a visit
by you with encouragement, suggestions, etc. will serve as the much needed catalyst.

And besides all of that, Lois, the children and I would very much like to see you and
Esther. We are eager to hear the latest from Australia and Macison. Fenner was here
a few weeks ago. He had fascinating things to tell about his work and his travels.

I am such taken by cells and mammalian viruses but cannot see working with them at
Minnesota. I have learned a lot about cell mythology and technique. I am fairly
happy here although I must confess to moments of disgust.

I hope that you will be able to find the time to visit with us in February or some
other time soon. I can bring pou up to date on my own struggles then.

Qur very best wishes to you and Esther.

  

S. G#ylen Bradley.