| Description | Letter from Kosterlitz to Dr Irvine H. Page regarding his research on 'the mechanism of the contraction of the longitudinal muscle layer of the isolated guinea-pig ileum caused by filling the lumen', with Page's reply, 5 - 9 September 1955. Kosterlitz seeks Page's opinion on the value of attempting his experiments using other hydroxyl-tryptamines. Page doubts that it would be worthwhile to do so, but suggests he contacts Wiktop if he decides to proceed.
Correspondence with Professor William D.M. Paton, Department of Pathology, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, (later, Department of Pathology, Oxford), regarding collaborative research on the smooth muscle, March - June 1955. One of Paton's researchers (Thompson) was to spend two months in Aberdeen working on 'the problem' with Innes. Also, two letters regarding Paton's visit to Aberdeen, where he delivered a lecture to the Medical Faculty, April - May 1962. In his draft letter of 29 April, Kosterlitz states that he was 'glad to take the opportunity of having a gossip with Paton about their research: Suggestions made by a kindred spirit are always very welcome'.
Letter from Kosterlitz to Dr H.M. Patt, Radiological Laboratory, University of California, in support of Dr Alan B. Cairnie's application for employment, 3 October 1964.
Letter from Miss Joan Perry, Anatomy Department, Cambridge University, regarding Kosterlitz's paper on 'cell population of the adult rat', 18 November 1953. With Kosterlitz's draft reply, 4 December 1953.
Letter from Kosterlitz to Professor W.L.M. Perry, Department of Pharmacology, University of Edinburgh, asking if he and his colleague, Dr Cairnie, might visit Perry's laboratory to observe his method of perfusing the ganglion, 14 May 1960. With Perry's reply (positive), 17 May 1960.
Correspondence with Professor R.A. Peters, F.R.S., Department of Biochemistry, Oxford University, regarding Kosterlitz's visit to Peter's laboratory to observe his technique for inflicting burns on rats, July - November 1944. Following his recent research on the effect of dietary protein on liver cytoplasm, Kosterlitz now wished to examine the effects of anaesthetics, liver toxins, trauma and burns on liver cytoplasm. Also, manuscript letter from Peters, thanking Kosterlitz for his kind congratulations and hoping that his work is progressing well, 9 January 1952.
Correspondence with Professor J.M. Peterson, Physiology Institute, Cardiff, on various subjects, 1947 - 1960, including:
Letter from Kosterlitz asking Peterson to remind him of the composition of the paraffin-vaseline mixture with which they used to fill the skull cavities of the ... decerebrated cats, 14 September 1947. He states that he wishes 'to examine the mechanism underlying the depression of appetite deficiency of essential amino acids and thinks that the decerbrate preparation will be quite useful for this purpose'. With Peterson's detailed reply, 16 September 1947.
Letter from Peterson, 24 December 1948, referring to a document sent to him by Kosterlitz: 'The document you sent is a copy of the one I previously read. With the original was a letter which stated why the document had been written and I believe that at least the letter bore Macleod's signature. It is difficult to be certain at this late date, but my recollection is that the original was typed on foolscap size paper, Could you ask Mrs Burns to make a further search ?'
Letter from Kostterlitz describing differences between German and British medical qualifications, 20 October 1960.
Letter from Kosterlitz to Dr A.T. Phillipson, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, asking if it would be possible to obtain liver samples of pregnant sheep near term and if it he might perform liver biopsies at the same time, 27 January 1951. With Phillipson's reply, suggesting that they attempt the experiment on non-pregnant animals first in order to establish the best means of controlling haemorrhage, referring to similar experiments conducted by Robertson at the Dick [Veterinary] College in Edinburgh, and to similar experiments conducted on pigs, 30 January 1951.
Correspondence with Pharmaceutical Laboratories Geigy Ltd, Manchester, regarding the supply of Parpanit for research purposes, September 1949.
Correspondence with Dr Hans Popper, Hektoen Institute for Medical Research, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, regarding mutual research interests, their exchange of papers, and attendance at international meetings, 1950 - 1956. Includes reference to Kosterlitz's research on 'the problem of ribonucleic acid in the liver of rats after carbon tetrachloride poisoning', 4 June 1952, and to his visit to Popper's laboratories in January 1954, December 1953 - February 1954.
Letter from G. Porter, Honorary Secretary of the Aberdeen Branch of the Animal Technicians Association, thanking Kosterlitz for his support during the past year and enclosing a reprint from the Animal Welfare Institute of New York on the establishment in Britain of 'The Laboratory Animals Bureau and the Animal Technicians Association', 4 February 1953.
Letter from Keith R. Porter, The Rockerfeller Institute for Medical Research, New York, confirming Kosterlitz's visit to the Institute and extending a lunch invite, 12 January 1954.
Two letters from Van R. Potter, The Medical School, University of Wisconsin, regarding arrangements for Kosterlitz's visit to his department, December 1953 - January 1954.
Letter from Dr P.J. Pretorius, Department of Physiology, Potchfstroom University, asking Kosterilitz if he has any research opportunities for one of his students, Mr J.J. van der Walt, to undertake a doctors degree in Aberdeen, 5 August 1965. With Kosterlitz's reply, regretting that his laboratory space is fully occupied, 26 August 1965. N.B. This file remains closed under data protection legislation until 2015. |