Molony from the Talks Dept. asks BR to appear in the "Childhood Days" series.

She refers to BR's anecdotes of "paddling with Queen Mary" passed on to her by Kallin.

Fuller, a Talks producer for the General Overseas Service, asks BR to contribute a discussion of John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty to a series on "British Masterpieces".

Fuller has set a date for BR to talk on John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, and she encloses a copy of it (not present). Fuller wants BR to send a script of his talk by Sept. 22.

BR thanks Fuller for her letter and the Mill volume. He will send his script by Sept. 22 at latest. It is for the "British Masterpieces" series.

Purcell writes that BR is returning the volume of J.S. Mill and he is sending his script (not present) for his talk on the Mill essay On Liberty.

Tear-sheets of the printed article. The editor notes: "Bertrand Russell writes another brilliant article for Africa and the World."

Schoenman informs Medlock that he has "... been invited by Leopold Senghor to visit him in Senegal on December 15"; however, Schoenman mentions that "no airfare is provided" and asks Medlock if the Accra Assembly could help in regard to this.

Although the writer is not mentioned, it is assumed to be Schoenman as he had previously corresponded with Medlock concerning the Senegal visit.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178678, TL(CAR).

Medlock informs Schoenman that the Accra Assembly will pay for some of his travel costs to Dakar; see record 66807.

The letter contains the text of a telegram from the General Secretary of the Accra Assembly, Frank Boaten, confirming the partial payment of Schoenman's travel costs; see record 66809. Medlock comments that Schoenman has not "... answered my questions in my last letter as to the purpose of this visit", and tells Schoenman that he should "... cable the President saying you will be here a couple of days as a guest of the Accra Assembly and ask to see him...."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178680, TLS(CAR). The copy is meant for BR and Edith Russell. In Medlock's hand, at the foot of the page: "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Darlings! Julie".

Boaten is General Secretary, Accra Assembly.

Boaten informs Schoenman that the Accra Assembly will cover some of Schoenman's costs involved in his trip to Dakar; see record 66808.

The document is the text of a cable, written in Schoenman's hand, on BRPF letterhead.

Schoenman informs Boaten that he is unable to make the trip as planned and hopes it will be possible to visit in the new year; see record 66809.

Medlock mentions that she is worried about the enclosed overview of a soon-to-be published book by Charles Kasiel Bliss. The overview contains a quote from BR: "Supporting Bliss' books is, in my opinion, performing an important service to mankind."

Medlock calls Bliss a "mad man" and mentions that he is using quotes from BR "to build himself up". She asks BR, "Can you stop him—withdraw your name in this context?"

Medlock provides BR with some background concerning her dealings with Bliss, and comments on Schoenman's proposed African visit. [Bliss is the inventor of semantography (Blissymbolics). See his correspondence with BR.]

Enclosed is a two-page overview of Bliss' book One Writing for One World, document .178684.

Unsigned. The letter is assumed to be written by Schoenman. Schoenman comments that "We are delighted to see your reproduction of 'The Cold War and World Poverty', which was quite admirable."

BR, writing to the editor of The Times, comments on the attacks upon Ghana's legal procedures by the British press. The letter was eventually printed in The Ghanaian Times.

BR states that "It is clear that the Western press has it in for Dr. Nkrumah." An attempt was made on Nkrumah's life and the British press had been questioning "... the manner in which convictions were obtained for those accused of attempting to assassinate President Nkrumah."

Medlock comments on the International Peace Conference announced by BR. The conference is slated to take place in London during the month of May 1965.

Medlock asks "What happened to Ralph's trip here?"; see record 66808. Medlock mentions that President Ayub of Pakistan is making a donation of 50,000 rupees to the BRPF, and notes "he's a great guy and this makes me all the fonder of him." Enclosed is a Reuters news release concerning the announcement of the conference by BR. The news release is document .178689. Written on the news release, in Medlock's hand: "BR and ER, for once Reuters has managed to spell your name with 2 l's instead of 1!!"

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178688, TLS(CAR). The letter is a copy for Schoenman, and the words "Ralph cheers! JM." appear at the foot of the page.

The document is a clipping from the Ghanaian Times, 23 February 1965.

The headline reads: "Russell Calls for Peace Talks", and outlines the proposed International Peace Conference, which has been organized by the BRPF.

O'Brien is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.

O'Brien comments on Schoenman's article "Death and Pillage in the Congo", which appeared in Africa and the World. O'Brien suggests a revision of the article "... lest hostile writers take advantage of loopholes to discredit the text as a whole." O'Brien provides a list of possible revisions and asks Schoenman to "forgive these criticisms".

The article is an editorial from the Ghanaian Times, and concerns BR's letter to the editor about the British press campaign against Ghana's legal system. BR's original letter appears at the foot of the editorial; see document .178686.

On the clipping Medlock has written, "ER and BR meet Madame Nkrumah—she!"

A wire service release about a story that appeared in the Daily Telegraph accusing "... the United States of trying to capture the capitalist world's armaments market...." At the foot of the page, in Julie Medlock's hand: "BR and ER, we take note of this for the military transformation study we hope to get underway. Julie M. March 11, 1965."

The date of the statement has been taken from Medlock's handwritten note.

BR comments on the decision by Dr. Nkrumah, President of Ghana, to reduce all death sentences to "terms of imprisonment", and to grant "an amnesty for all political detainees—except the handful considered a direct threat to national security."

BR adds that "these sweeping decisions bring Ghana great credit".

Medlock mentions to Schoenman that he might want to see the new issue of Africa and the World, and reminds Schoenman not to forget to pick up a mailing list from her home.

Schoenman, writing to the editor of the Guardian, comments on the paper's reaction to the "clemency and amnesty declared in Accra"; see record 66820. Schoenman calls the paper's reaction "disheartening" and states that President Nkrumah "... has set a moral standard under duress for which one would have to look far to find a parallel."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178698, TL(CAR).

A clipping of a letter that appeared in the Guardian.

A carbon copy of the original letter can be found at record 66821.

Also present is a copy of the newspaper clipping, document .178700, PD(X).

Medlock outlines her travel plans and comments that "Your Accra effort was marvellous; what is there to say but 'carry on!'" Medlock comments that she "... tried to talk in detail to Ralph about the Foundation work but I'm not sure much of it 'took'." He did not take with him the list of 1300 names.

Although the letter is not dated, Medlock indicates it was written on "Easter Sunday".

The document includes three letters that appeared in the The Guardian, 9 April 1965. The letters are in response to Schoenman's letter to the editor (see record 66821) in which he praised Ghana's president Nkrumah, but criticized other African nations for their human rights violations. The date of "Friday 9-iv-65" is written on the document.

Among those writing letters critical of Schoenman's position are Abbas el Mokri (press secretary, Moroccan embassy), Soha Adefajo, and Antony Steel.

Steel is a solicitor, based in London. He had previously written to the Guardian, in response to Schoenman's letter to the editor; see record 66824.

While Steel agrees with Schoenman's praise of Ghana, he regrets that Schoenman had thought it necessary "... to cast what are, so far as I know, incorrect allegations on Cameroon where I was during last November."

Fuller acknowledges delivery of BR's script for "British Masterpieces" with the copy of Mill's book.

A Talks producer, Shead asks BR to participate in Talks in honour of the Golden Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Barker from the Talks Dept. asks BR to engage in a discussion between himself and Lord Samuel, with Harold Nicolson as chair, on the subject of the past half century, for the Home Service.

Holroyde asks BR to contribute to a "two way Brains Trust" between Britain and Australia, on a weekly overseas series "London Forum".

Holroyde says that Sir Malcolm Sargent would be the other participant for Britain.

Professor Oliphant and Dr. Copland, Vice-Chancellor of Australian National University, may speak for their country.

Barker is producing a final broadcast for 1950 and asks BR to reflect on the past half century with Lord Samuel and Harold Nicolson as chair.

This invitation seems to be a repeat of that of 1950/11/14, record 66828.

Reed, from the School Broadcasting Dept., asks BR to contribute to a "Current Affairs" broadcast in the series "Talks for Sixth Forms". The audience consists of boys and girls of about fifteen to eighteen who have reached the sixth form in grammar school. The talk, Reed suggests, might be on BR's recent trip to Australia.

Purcell, writing for BR, acknowledges John Reed's letter of Nov. 3. BR will not be able to contribute to Reed's "Talks for Sixth Forms" on Dec. 8 as BR will be addressing the Imperial Defence College that morning.

Holroyde confirms details for the "two way Brains Trust" between Britain and Australia for Dec. 17.

Shead renews her invitation for BR to contribute to a series of talks for the Golden Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. BR had declined the offer due to time restraints.

BR agrees to contribute to the Australian Golden Jubilee, but asks Shead to be more specific as to the content.

Shead writes that the Jubilee series is called "These Fifty Years" and outlines the other speakers involved in it. She recommends BR discuss the "humanistic aspect" of that period.

Holroyde writes confirming details for a lunch on Jan. 22 and a dinner before a recording on Jan. 24. He will bring up some points for the discussion topic "A Faith for the West" at the lunch.

BR confirms talk arrangements in Holroyde's letter of Jan. 16.

BR offers the topic "The Approach to Social and Economic Equality in Britain during the Last Fifty Years" for the Australian Golden Jubilee series "These Fifty Years".

Shead agrees with BR's topic of "The Approach to Social and Economic Equality in Britain during the Last Fifty Years". She asks for a script.

Holroyde encloses (not present) an outline for the discussion due on Jan. 24, "A Faith for the West".

Overseas Talks Manager Mosley thanks BR for his work on the "London Forum" last week.

Shead writes that she has booked a studio for BR's recording in a series "These Fifty Years". She adds that the transmission date has been altered to May 14.

Holroyde encloses a photograph (not present) taken during the Jan. 24 "London Forum" recording that BR contributed to.

He also encloses (not present) a copy of the script.

BR thanks Holroyde for the copy of the script and photo taken during the Jan. 24 recording session. BR is amenable to another such contribution later in the year.

BR has used a card belonging to Rupert Crawshay-Williams.

BR asserts his address is 41 Queen's Road, Richmond, Surrey, and not in America.

Shead writes that she has booked a studio for the recording of BR's contribution to "These Fifty Years" on March 7.

She encloses (not present) a copy of BR's script.

Lewin asks BR to contribute six quarter-hour talks where he is invited to "take a particular theme and develop it", beginning on May 8.

A note at the foot of the page by L.W. concerns dates for the broadcasts.

BR writes in response to Lewin's proposal of six quarter-hour talks. BR would like Lewin to call on him in Richmond to discuss the matter and the financial aspect in detail.

A handwritten note appears at the foot of the letter initialled by Lewin noting that a special fee of 50 guineas per talk has been authorized by the Talks Booking Manager.

The six part series proposed by Lewin is called "Living in the Atomic Age" and the titles for the talks are: 1. "Present Perplexities", 2. "The Modern Mastery of Nature", 3. "The Limits of Human Power", 4. "Conflict and Competition", 5. "Unifying the World", and 6. "The Achievement of Harmony".

Lewin would like an introductory article of 100 to 200 words describing the content of each talk which he can send to Radio Times for publication.

Lewin has received the outline for the six part series "Living in the Atomic Age".

Lewin asks for more detailed proposals for the sequence and also asks for the first of BR's scripts in the latter part of April.

Two copies of Boswell's letter introduce a contract for BR's series "Living in the Atomic Age". Boswell writes that "In view of the special nature and importance of these talks" he offers BR a special fee of 50 guineas per talk. Boswell asks BR to sign and return the contract (not present).

Boswell writes to correct a mistake in the contract sent March 14. The talks are for the Home Service.

Burnett, of the Far Eastern Service, asks BR to contribute to another "Question Time" programme in the "English Half Hour for the Far East". The talk consists of impromptu answers to questions sent in by listeners in the Far East. The recording is on May 22.

The letter is quoted at length in Barnes' press statement of 16 Jan. 1943, record 66678.

Lewin asks BR where exactly in the series BR's topic of "Obsolete Ideas" will be. A synopsis by BR suggested to Lewin that "Obsolete Ideas" will be later in the series then he feels it should be. Lewin also asks BR to write an introductory article on the first talk of the series for Radio Times.

Lewin emphasizes a phrase BR used in their last discussion together "After all, we're celebrating this year the festival of Britain, not the funeral of Britain."

"Living in an Atomic Age" is a six-part synopsis written by BR for the BBC publication Radio Times.

BR clarifies a misconception on the title of his six-part series "Living in an Atomic Age". He also clarifies the placement of the topic of "Obsolete Ideas", putting it in the first of the series. He encloses a provisional abstract for the broadcast and a draft for the first broadcast of the series.

BR mentions that he will collect the broadcasts for a book (New Hopes for a Changing World).

Schoenman, writing to the editor of The Guardian, responds to criticisms of his earlier published letter concerning Africa; see document .178699, record 66822.

Schoenman reiterates his evidence concerning human rights violations in Morocco and the Cameroons, citing concurring reports in Le Monde. Schoenman concludes his letter by stating that his "... argument that Western newspapers are indifferent to violence and injustice in client states is well borne out."

On the verso of this copy, in Schoenman's hand, are various translations, presumably from Akan, the predominant indigenous language in Ghana.

Present are two copies of the letter, documents .178705 and .178706, both TL(CAR). The faintest TL(CAR) is "signed" "Ralph A. Mafufnik Schoenman".

O'Brien is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana. Macentee is a poet, and O'Brien's wife.

Schoenman outlines his activities during his African visit and mentions his excursion into Katanga where he was "surrounded by 14 soldiers" and "... had to run for it at night and in the bush ... to safety and Zambia."

The letter is typed on Ridgeway Hotel letterhead. The hotel is located in Lusaka, Ghana.

Wood thanks Medlock for her letter to BR and Edith Russell and mentions that Schoenman "... is now in East Africa but will be returning to Ghana soon."

Schoenman provides an outline of his travels in Africa and mentions that "... the talks I have been holding in Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and now Kenya have placed me in a dilemma." As in the previous letters to O'Brien, he is deliberately oblique and refers to "the role of our fat friend", who may be Julie Medlock (who was not slim).

"Shirley" seems not to be either Shirley Barbour or Shirley Martin.

Schoenman comments that he is feeling "very guilty about this long silence" and once again mentions his being surrounded by 14 soldiers in Katanga; see document .178707. He mentions that "the editorial was appalling and I hope a reply was penned and printed."

Armah is High Commissioner for Ghana.

Farley, writing on behalf of Schoenman, informs Armah that Schoenman "... has been delayed for longer than he had expected and will not reach Accra for a further few days."

Medlock comments that she was "... glad to have the note from one of your secretaries and to learn the whereabouts of Ralph." Medlock outlines the travel plans of Frank Boaten, General Secretary of the Accra Assembly. She is "... too horrified at fascist America and our frightful actions everywhere to be anything but glad i'm not there."

Schoenman mentions that he is in Kisumu, Kenya, "as the guest of Oginga Odinga", and comments that "it has occurred to me that if a young writer wishes a large audience he need only write a letter today and he is likely to be read as avidly as any Book of the Month literary lion."

Schoenman mentions that he is "the guest of Odinga, Vice-President [of Kenya]", and notes that he is "... anxious to return at long last to Accra to report."

Wood, on behalf of BR and Edith Russell, thanks Medlock for her letter of 19 May 1965, and mentions that BR "regrets he was unable to meet Mr. Boaten." Wood adds that Schoenman should be in Accra "on about May 31."

Impraim is Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Ghana.

Impraim informs BR that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana, will write to him upon his arrival in London in order to "suggest a time and venue for the meeting". BR had written to Nkrumah on 26 May 1965 (record 64733) suggesting a meeting between Nkrumah and himself.

BR makes some changes in the order of topics in the "Living in an Atomic Age".

Wood responds to a letter on Ghana from Mr. Potts, who depicted the BRPF "... as a body which attempted to whitewash the tyranny in Ghana." Wood outlines Schoenman's visit to Africa and comments that Potts' letter to BR "... showed that the significance of President Nkrumah's decisions had entirely evaded him."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178718, TL(CAR).

A thank-you letter on behalf of BR.

Schoenman, writing to the editor of The Guardian, responds to criticisms of his 9 April 1965 letter to the newspaper. This letter is identical to the letter sent to the newspaper in April (see document .178704, record 66859), with the exception of an additional paragraph at the end of the letter. The additional paragraph criticizes Mr. Potts.

Also present are two copies of the letter, documents .178721 and .178722, both TL(CAR).

Medlock was "devastated to hear about Bertie getting all shook up like that." She outlines her travel plans concerning London and asks, "Have you the strength enough to send me a return airletter making an exact date for us for Friday morning, July 9th, providing you are going to be at Hasker Street?"

She adds: "Nary a sign of Ralph. If he has been here we haven't heard and he has ignored us."

Medlock mentions an enclosed memo (not present) to the Algiers Conference, and has written "Confidential until June 29" below the sentence.

A photocopy of Schoenman's letter to the editor of The Guardian; see record 66873.

Also present are two clippings of Schoenman's letter, documents .178725 and .178726, both PD(X).

Steel and Potts take issue with Schoenman's letter to the editor of The Guardian, in which Schoenman comments on human rights abuses in the Cameroons; see record 66875.

L. Ade Yusuf, Senior Information Officer at Nigeria House, criticizes Schoenman concerning the massacre at Tiv.

Schoenman, writing to the editor of The Guardian, responds to criticisms concerning his views on certain African states; see record 66876. Schoenman comments "My whole point in this dispute is that the injustices in Western client states require more attention in the Western press."

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .178729, TL(CAR).

Hetherington is editor of The Guardian.

Hetherington comments on Schoenman's various letters about human rights abuses in African states, and the published criticisms by readers of the newspaper. Hetherington notes that "each side has had its say twice. I don't think we can profitably carry the correspondence further." The implication is that Schoenman's letter of Aug. 17 will not be published; see record 66877.

Schoenman responds to Hetherington's letter of 17 August 1965; see record 66878.

Schoenman comments that Hetherington's statement "each side has had its say twice" is false. Schoenman adds that "The Guardian has behaved unfairly, as seven to one is not reasonable odds and a delay of four months does not permit your readers to follow the thread of my argument."

Mensah asks for Schoenman's help in obtaining a passport for her co-worker, Augustus Derek Sackey. Mensah mentions that Sackey's cousin "... is an officer in the Foreign Affairs...."

Sackey asks for Schoenman's help in obtaining a passport.

Although the letter is undated it was probably sent at the same time as Johnnie Mensah's letter to Schoenman; see record 66880. "Pending" is written at the top of the page.

Schoenman informs Sackey that he will write to the authorities in an effort to obtain a passport for Sackey; see record 66881.

Schoenman informs Mensah that he will "help Sackey as requested"; see record 66880.

The statement concerns the Accra Assembly's proposed moratorium on advance military planning and budgeting.

The statement was apparently sent to Schoenman from Julie Medlock as "Ralph new angle J.M." is written in Medlock's hand at the lower left-hand corner.

The statement is taken from the October 1965 issue of The Minority of One, and concerns nuclear weapons proliferation. At the top of the page Medlock has written, "BR and ER can't remember if I sent this—we are mailing out several hundred of these JM. 10/65".

Also present are several newspaper clippings: document .178738, a clipping from the Ghanaian Times, 2 Oct. 1965. The headline reads "Mit ze Bomb", and comments on the Indo-Pakistani conflict, noting "If either side learns that Sir Bertrand Russel for example is likely to be killed if they let go an artillery barrage they will think four times before doing so." In Medlock's hand, at the foot of the page: "Some handy advice from our local humorist, Henry Ofori, or Cassius Nimbus!! Still nobody can spell your name!"

Document .178739, a clipping from the 24 September 1965 issue of The Spark. The headline reads "Blueprint of U.S. Intervention in Africa".

The typescript concerns the sponsorship of the Accra Assembly by the Organization of African Unity. The Organization of African Unity debated sponsoring the Accra Assembly during its second ordinary session in Accra, October, 1965.

"Adopted unanimously" appears at the top of the page in Julie Medlock's hand. Medlock presumably sent the document to BR.

The document outlines the committee themes for the Accra Assembly of 1966. Among the themes listed are: colonialism and neo-colonialism, reduction of international tensions, the disarmament process, transformation of existing nuclear materials to peaceful uses, economic problems arising from disarmament, and the fundamental problems of hunger, disease, ignorance and servitude.

At the foot of the page, in Julie Medlock's hand: "BR and ER—Confidential, as yet for your information love, JM. November 5, 1965."

Stephens is Secretary, Ghana Peace Council. Stephens informs the secretary of the BRPF that the inauguration of the Ghana Peace Council will take place 2 December 1965.

Stephens requests that the BRPF "and the great peace fighter Bertrand Russell" send a message on the occasion of the inauguration.

BR's name has been misspelt as "Bertrard".

Medlock outlines her travel plans and mentions that upon her arrival in London "I head for you before seeing anyone else".

Medlock is writing from the Salvator Mundi International Hospital in Rome, Italy.

BR is "... fearful that the Organization for African Unity has lost all momentum and initiative in the Congo."

Pages 2 and 3 show that the memorandum was addressed to the President of Ghana.

The two-page document contains eight summaries of news articles from Reuters. The articles concern BR's views on Nkrumah's leniency towards his would-be assassins and quotes a letter from BR to the editor of The Times.

BR comments on the Cold War and notes that "the people of Africa and Asia may be militarily weak, but they are many, and together their governments and the peace groups of the West could accomplish the peace we discuss so lengthily in articles, meetings and conferences."

The document lists the members of the council of Accra Assembly from 1962 until 1963.

The members listed are: Seyid Mohammed el Fassi, Candido Mendes de Almeida, Henrich Buchbinder, Gikonya Kiano, Chaman Lall, Sean MacBride, Ivan Supek, A.H. Tabibi, Mohamed Fouad Galal, and R.P. Baffour.

Medlock comments on the formation of the Accra Assembly. She refers to the Assembly as "... an organization to magnetize and rally the efforts of men of goodwill everywhere, across all lines of nation, race, class, colour and creed."

Moxon is Joint Deputy General Secretary, Accra Assembly.

The letter is addressed to "Editors", although no further information is given as to whom Moxon is referring. Moxon comments on the Accra Assembly on the World without the Bomb, held 21-28 June 1962. Moxon refers to enclosed material from Julie Medlock; see record 66894.

Also present is an unnumbered copy of the letter, TLS(CAR).

The document is a sixteen-page booklet listing the participants and experts attending the Accra Assembly, 21-28 June 1962.

Brief biographical particulars are provided.

Nkrumah is President of Ghana. The document is a twenty-page booklet containing the text of Nkrumah's speech to the Accra Assembly, 21 June 1962.

The press release concerns the launch and successful orbiting of the Telstar Communications Satellite on 10 July 1962 and the proposal for one owned by "the people of the earth".

The document lists sixteen proposals put forth by the Assembly concerning the World without the Bomb.

The document lists eight principles for reducing international tension.