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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
SCIENCE 1515 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 © 387-7171

20 October 1964

Dr. Joshua Lederberg

Department of Genetics

Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

Recently, I became curious as to the number of U.S.
Nobel Laureates in medicine and physiology who are members
of AAAS. The result was 15 out of 22. I was pleased with
these figures but then saddened to note that you are not
among our members.

During the past few years AAAS has notably improved
its services to members. We feel that the magazine Science
has come to have an increasingly significant role. The \
journal is carrying more material of interest to a broad
audience. It has more content relevant to the physical
science. It is becoming more international in character.
Science is very often quoted in newspapers, magazines, and
the Congressional Record. Our journal is improving and Km
will continue to do so.

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I am hoping that you will add further distinction to
our membership by joining it and am enclosing a membership
form for your convenience.

Sincerely,

Philip H. Abelson
Editor

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