The Human Genome Grant Applications subseries consists of 5 folders of grant applications and one folder documenting a 1989 meeting to review the applicants.
The 5 folders of grant applications are restricted due to sensitive information. Please…
The Reprints series is an extensive collection consisting of over 2,000 offprints and reprints, mostly signed by James Watson (some annotated), some inscribed and signed by various scientific authors. Also included are galley proofs, and photocopies…
The Audiovisual Media series includes a variety of media (VHS, Betamax, DVD, etc.) collected by James D. Watson and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Department of Public Affairs. The series primarily document Watson
The Memorabilia and Ephemera series consists of artifacts and ephemera gathered and saved by James D. Watson during his life and travels. This series includes postcards, pamphlets, awards, certificates, plaques, degrees, framed photographs, and other…
The Family Memorabilia subseries contains material collected by his family, especially his mother (Jean Mitchell Watson) and father (James D. Watson, Sr.). Included are his mother
The Bird Memorabilia subseries consists of material created and collected by Watson and his father. Included are numerous handwritten bird lists, field cards, and related publications. His father
The Awards and Degrees subseries comprises the many awards, certificates, honorary degrees, and other accolades conferred upon Watson throughout his life. For related material see: Personal Papers: Special Events (JDW/2/15). The material in this…
The Personal Memorabilia subseries is primarily composed of artifacts collected by Watson throughout his life. The subseries contains a wide variety of objects, including framed photographs, lecture posters, artwork, coins, stamps, and other…
The Paper Ephemera subseries is composed of various paper items, especially postcards (used and unused), cards (Christmas, birthday, etc.), stationery, pamphlets, invitations, and business cards. Watson typically labeled these folders
The Travel Ephemera contains assorted maps, ticket stubs, receipts, and brochures from his travels. His trips to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia during the 1960s are well documented. This series contains only ephemera; travel souvenirs can be found…