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1 - Draft publication : 'Poisoning of farm animals by the Marsh Ragwort (Senecio aquaticus Huds.) - isolation of a toxic alkaloid', with ETR Evans. Nature 164 (1949), 30-31. 4pp typescript; ms notes, chiefly on alkaloid plants.
2 - Draft publication : 'Poisoning of farm animals by the Marsh Ragwort (Senecio aquaticus Huds.) - isolation of a toxic alkaloid', with ETR Evans. Nature 164 (1949), 30-31. Papers for Ragwort Advisory Committee meeting, 4 March 1949. Includes copy of 'Regwort Control in Pembrokeshire', a report compiled for the National Agricultural Advisory Service following trials carried out in 1948.
3 - Draft publication : 'The production of "Bracken Staggers" in the Horse, and its treatment by vitamin B1 therapy', with HE Roberts and ETR Evans. Veterinary Record 61 (27 August 1949), 549-550. Duplicated typescript 'extract'.
4 - Draft publication : 'The mechanism of the anti-aneurin activity of Bracken (Pteris aquilina) a plant thiaminase', with N.R. Jones and R.A. Evans. Biochem. J. 47 (1950), xii. 2pp typescript.
5 - Draft publication : 'Chemistry of the oxidative metabolism of aromatic compounds by micro-organisms', with BSW Smith, RP Linstead and JA Elvidge. Nature 168 (1951), 772-775. Correspondence only, with Listead, April-July 1951.
6 - Draft publication : 'The biological values and digestibilities of some grasses clovers and lucerne, and protein preparations from young and mature species, by the Thomas-Mitchell method using rats', with M. Davies and W. H. Parr, Biochem. J. 52 (1952), xxiii. 2pp typescript with ms correction; tables on the biological values and digestibilities of grasses etc; background information.
7 - First draft : 'The biological values and digestibilities of some pasture plants, and protein preparations prepared from them, by the Thomas-Mitchell method, using Rats', with M Davides and WH Parr. This is a longer version of the preceding paper but was not published. Manuscript, 31pp
8 - Typescript draft and reference : 'The biological values and digestibilities of some pasture plants, and protein preparations prepared from them, by the Thomas-Mitchell method, using Rats', with M. Davides and W.H. Parr. This is a longer version of the preceding paper but was not published. 37pp
9 - Tables on the values and digestibility of various plants and their proteins. 'The biological values and digestibilities of some pasture plants, and protein preparations prepared from them, by the Thomas-Mitchell method, using Rats', with M. Davides and W.H. Parr. This is a longer version of the preceding paper but was not published.
10 - Comments on the paper, manuscript notes etc. 'The biological values and digestibilities of some pasture plants, and protein preparations prepared from them, by the Thomas-Mitchell method, using Rats', with M Davides and WH Parr. This is a longer version of the preceding paper but was not published.
11 - Publication : 'Plant thiaminases', with N R Jones. Biochem. J. 50 (1952), xxviii. 2pp and 4pp typescript drafts. The second, with extensive ms correction, has been prepared for a lecture.
12 - Publication : 'Plant thiaminases', with N R Jones. Biochem. J. 50 (1952), xxviii. 14pp ms and 14pp typescript drafts similarly titled giving 'a fuller account of the work' but not published; notes.
13 - Publication :'Nitrate production during the oxidative metabolism of nitrophenols by soil bacteria', with J R Simpson. Unpublished, latest bibliographical reference 1955. 28pp typescript.
14 - Publication : 'The oxidative metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by soil micro-organisms', with H N Fernley. Unpublished but described as a 'more detailed study of this problem, the conclusions of which have already been published in summary form' (Nature 182 (1958), 373-375). 17pp typescript.
15 - Publication : 'The metabolsim of cinnamic acid by soil pseudomonads', with G T Lloyd. Unpublished, latest bibliographical reference 1959. 7pp typescript; ms and typescript notes on the metabolism of cinnamic acid.
16 - Publication :'The metabolism of the chlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicides by soil micro-organisms', wiht J K Gaunt and J I Davides. Unpublished, latest bibliographical reference 1960. 2pp typescript.
17 - Publication : 'Synthesis of intermediates involved in the metabolism of the herbicide MCPA (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid) by a soil micro-organism', with J K Gaunt. Unpublished but related to their joint publication in Biochem. J. 79 (1961), 25p. 11pp typescript draft + figs. with ms correction.
18 - Publication : 'Studies on bracken poisoning in cattle. VII. The toxicity of bracken rhizomes', with I A Evans et al. Veterinary Record 35 (1961), 852-853. Correspondence with editors only.
19-21 - Correspondence regarding papers for Progress in Industrial Microbiology, 1961.
22 - Correspondence re papers for Progress in Industrial Microbiology, 1961.
23 - Publication : 'Oxidative metabolsim of protocatechuic acid by a soil Pseudomonad: a new ring-fission mechanism', with D W Ribbons. Biochem. J. 83 (1962), 482-492. 22pp typescript + legends for figs and tables; letter accepting the paper for publication.
24 - Publication : 'Article on bracken poisoning for U.C.N.W. Science Magazine. Oct. 1962'. 9pp typescript.
25 - Publication : 'Bracken poisoning of pigs', with I A Evans, D J Himphreys, L Goulden and A J Thomas. J. Comp. Path. 73 (1963), 229-243. 22pp typescript draft; correspondence with editor.
26 - Publication : 'Oxidative metabolism of phenanthrene and anthracene by soil pseudomonads', with H N Fernley and E Griffiths. Biochem. J. 95 (1965), 819-831. 39pp typescript; correspondence with Biochem. J.
27 - Publication : 'A cell-free perhydroxylase system from soil pseudomonads with activity on aromatic hydrocarbons', with E Griffiths. Biochem. J. 95 (1965), 51P. 2pp typescript.
28 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
29 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
30 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
31 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
32 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
33 - Drafts by Evans and M S Tewfik on the metabolism of aromatic nitro-compounds by soil micro-organisms, c. 1966-1968.
34 - Unpublished work : 'Studies on bacterial demethylation of aryl ethers', with M Little and P A Williams. Latest bibliographical reference 1967. 8pp typescript.
35 - Published : 'The bacterial metabolism of flavonoids: hydroxylation of taxifolin', with A M Jeffrey and M Knight. J. Gen. Microbiol. 1969. Incomplete 3pp ms draft with extensive correction.
36 - Unpublished work : 'Soil biochemistry'. Monograph commissioned for a series on advanced biochemistry, 1969. Letter regarding arrangements; draft of 'Introduction & Preamble'; notes on the literature.
37 - Unpublished work : 'The metabolism of D-catechin by intestinal bacteria', with I M Farr. Latest bibliographical reference 1969. 18pp typescript.
38 - Unpublished work : 'Synthesis of some intermediates involved in the bacterial metabolsim of 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate (MCPA)', with J K Gaunt. Received 20 July 1970 as follwo-up to Biochem. J. 122 (1971), 519-526. 17pp typescript with ms correction.
39 - Publication : 'The metabolism of benzoate by Moraxella sp. through anaerobic nitrate respiration. Evidence for a reductive pathway', with R J Williams. Biochem. J. 148 (1975), 1-10. 26pp typescript proof with ms correction + figures.
40 - Proof copy with manuscript corrections : 'The aerobic metabolism of cyclohexanecarboxylic acid by acinetobacter anitratum', with E M Rho. Biochem J. 148 (1975), 11-15. 14pp
41 - Folder : 'David Lunt Biphenyl metabolism'.
42-43 - Folder : 'David Lunt Biphenyl metabolism'.
44 - Publication : 'Microbial catabolism: its role in the carbon cycle and environmental significance. Introduction: anaerobic and aerobic environments'. Biochem.Soc. Trans. 4 (1976), 452-455. See F.35. 5pp typescript with ms correction + summary.
45 - Publication : 'Anaerobic photometabolism of aromatic compounds by Rhodopseudomonas sp.',with P J Whittle and D O Lunt. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 4 (1976), 490-491. 3pp typescript.
46 - Unpublished work : 'The photometabolism of aromatic compounds by Phodopseudomonas sp.', with D O Lunt. Not published but related to preceding. ?Incomplete 4pp typescript, note attached from D W Ribbons suggests Evans adds 'a sentence or two in Welsh'.
47 - Publication : 'The metabolism of typrosine by 'Microspora typrosinatica: a new intermediate, 2, 4, 5-Trihydroxyphenylalanine (6-Hydroxydopa) in the Tyrosinase Reaction', with D O Lunt Biochem. Soc. Trans. 4 (1976), 491-492.
48 - Publication : 'The metabolism of typrosine by 'Microspora typrosinatica: a new intermediate, 2, 4, 5-Trihydroxyphenylalanine (6-Hydroxydopa) in the Tyrosinase Reaction', with D O Lunt Biochem. Soc. Trans. 4 (1976), 491-492.
49 - Publication : 'Biochemistry of the bacterial catabolism of aromatic compounds in anaerobic environments'. Nature 270 (1977), 17-22.
50 - Publication : 'Biochemistry of the bacterial catabolism of aromatic compounds in anaerobic environments'. Nature 270 (1977), 17-22.
51 - Publication : 'The origin of hexahydrohippurate (cyclohexanoyl-glycine) in the urine of herbivores', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 5 (1977), 300-302. 3pp typescript + figure and refs, annotated 'Corrected Abstract. Jan 1977'.
52 - Publication : 'The methanogenic fermentation of aromatic substrates', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 5 (1977), 302-304. 3pp typescript + refs. and summary.
53 - Publication : 'The methanogenic fermentation of w-phenylalkane carboxylic acids', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 7 (1979), 403-405. 4pp typescript + figure and abstract.
54 - Publication : 'The microbial degradation of a sulphanilamide-based herbicide (asulam)', with M T Balba and M R Khan. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 7 (1979), 405-407. 3pp typescript + figure; list of slides for lecture on 'The microbial degradation of asulam'.
55 - Publication : 'The methanogenic fermentation of plant phenolics', with M T Balba and N A Clarke. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 7 (1979), 1115-1116. 3pp typescript + abstract.
56 - Publication : 'The fate of substituted hydroxyl groups on the aromatic ring in methanogic fermentations', with M T Balba. Unpublished, latest bibliographical reference 1979. 3pp typescript; ms notes found with it.
57 - Publication : 'The metabolism of aromatic compounds by Rhodospirillaceae', with P L Dutton. In The Photosynthetic Bacteria eds. R K Clayton and W R Sistrom, Plenum, NY (1979), 719-726. 18pp typescript; correspondence principally with Sistrom and Dutton, 1974-1977.
58 - Unpublished drafts by Evans and J.A. Robertson
59 - Unpublished drafts by Evans and J.A. Robertson
60 - Unpublished drafts by Evans and J.A. Robertson
61 - Publication : 'Cattle bracken poisoning', with Y Koohy. 'Unpublished draft of recent work'. Latest bibliographical reference 1979. 13pp typescript + tables and figures.
62 - Publication : 'The methanogenic biodegradation of catechol by a microbial consortium: evidence for the production of phenol through cis-benzenediol', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 8 (1980), 452-453. 5pp typescript.
63 - Publication : 'The anaerobic dissimilation of benzoate by Pseudomonas aeruginosa coupled with Desulfovibrio vulgaris, with sulphateas terminal electron acceptor', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 8 (1980), 624-625. 10pp ms draft with similar title; ms and typescript notes.
64 - Publication : 'Methanogenic fermentation of the naturally accurring aromatic amino-acids by a microbial consortium', with M T Balba. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 8 (1980), 625-627. 4pp typescript + figures and abstract.
65 - Publication : 'Chemical and toxicological studies on bracken fern, Pteridium aquilinum var. Latiusculm. VIII. The inability of bracken extracts containing pterosins to cause cattle bracken poisoning', with T Korn et al. J.Pharm. Dy. 6 (1983), 938-940. 6pp typescript + table and figure.
66 - Publication : 'Toxicity of bracken fern and Jack O'Lantern mushroom', with T C McMorris and K-M E Ng. 'Submitted to TOXICON Nov 2, 1984' but rejected. 9pp typescript; letter from McMorris enclosing editor's rejection and referee's reports.
67 - Unpublished work : 'Toxicity to calves of illudin S, a sesquiterpene closely related to ptaquiloside', with T C McMorris and K-M E Ng. Latest bibliographical reference 1984. 11pp typescript + refs.
68 - Publication : 'Toxicity of some illudin and pterosin group of sesquiterpenes'. Unpublished, latest bibliographical reference 1984. 9pp typescript. Unpublished work : 'Acute cattle bracken poisoning'. Latest bibliographical reference 1984. 2pp typescript.
69 - Publication : 'Anaerobic degradation of aromatic compounds', with G Fuchs. Ann. Rev. Microbiol. 42 (1988), 289-317.
70 - 'Anaerobic degradation of aromatic compounds', with G Fuchs. Ann. Rev. Microbiol. 42 (1988), 289-317.
71 - 'Anaerobic degradation of aromatic compounds', with G Fuchs. Ann. Rev. Microbiol. 42 (1988), 289-317.
72 - Miscellaneous papers : 'Alcohol and its effects on animals (including Man)', 2pp typescript. 'Variety is the spice of life', by D Lloyd, nd. 3pp typescript. 'Bracken fronds for human consumption?' Unpublished letter to The Times by W C and I A Evans stressing the dangers in eating bracken.
73 - Editorial correspondence with :
74 - Editorial correspondence with :
75 - Editorial correspondence with :
76 - Editorial correspondence with :
77 - Editorial correspondence with :
78 - Lecture : 'The aromatic oxidative metabolism of certain benzene ring compounds by soil organisms', c. 1951. 3pp typescript with indications for slides.
79 - Lecture : 'Bracken and Hill farming'. Lecture to Hill Sheep Farming Committee (Veterinary), Bangor, May 1953. 6pp typescript with ms correction and indications for slides.
80 - Lecture : 'The basis of life'. Introductory lecture to 'series of lectures on biological science', latest reference 1953. 13pp typescript + 'slides required' and 'dimensions used'.
81 - Lecture : 'Bracken poisoning of farm animals', 'Lect. delivered to A.E.A. 7-12-60'. 6pp dublicated typescript with indications for slides. 'The ruminant's place in human nutrition' by E C Owen. Lecture to Agricultural Society UCNW, November 1961. 21pp typescript.
82 - Address for Ossett Grammer School, Yorkshire, Speech Day 1961. Ms notes for speech returned to Evans by The Dewsbury Reporter.
83 - Lecture : 'Theories on the origin of life on Earth', series of lectures delivered at UCNW, latest bibliographical reference 1963. 14pp typescript of opening lecture with ms correction.
84 - Correspondence regarding lecture on the effects of bracken on simple stomached and ruminat animals to UCW Aberystwyth Student Biochemical Society, 19 January 1970.
85 - Correspondence regarding lectures at Dundee and Edinburgh universities, October 1976. Evans gave a seminar on 'The microbial metabolism of aromatic compounds' at Dundee and on 'The toxicology of Pteridium aquilinum' at Edingburgh.
86 - Correspondence regarding lecture on 'The microbial catabolism of aromatic compounds - including the aerobic and anaerobic pathways' to University of Manchester Union Biochemical Society, 9 November 1976.
87 - Lecture : 'Metabolism of quinol and resorcinol', c. 1976. 5pp typescript with indications for slides.
88 - Correspondence regarding lectures at University of St. Andrews, 17-18 February 1977. Evans gave seminars on 'The toxicity of bracken to animals' and 'The fundamental biochemical cycle of nature', and I A Evans spoke on 'The cancer problem and naturally occurring carcinogens'.
89 - Correspondence regarding lecture 'Y symbyliad i fod yn Wyddonydd - pur neu cymhwysol?' (The symbolism of the scientist - pur or applied?) to Cymdeithas Wyddonol Clywyd (Clywyd Scientific Society), Connah's Quay, 6 October 1980.
90 - Lecture : 'The anaerobic metabolism of aromatic compounds', latest bibliographical reference 1986. 11pp typescript with indications for slides.
91 - Lecture : 'Bacterial breakdown of chemicals in soil', Fisons Chesterford Park Research Station, nd. Ms notes for lecutre.
92 - Lecture : 'The biochemical aspect of animals disease with particular reference to the blood'. 8pp typescript.
93 - Lecture : 'The biological oxidation of aromatic compounds with special reference to the bacterial cleavage of the benzene ring', Liverpool Branch, Chemical Society, nd. 11pp typescript. 'Classification and mapping of soils'. 15pp typescript.
94 - Lectures : 'Comparative biochemistry of nutrition', University College Cardiff Student Biochemical Society, 6pp typescript. 'Contribution of chemical to agriculture', Presidential Address to unidentified society, 4pp typescript with ms notes on verso.
95 - Lecture : 'Current ideas about the problem of the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and elsewhere', perhaps originally delivered to UCNW Guild of Graduates. 13pp typescript with ms notes on 'The origin of life' found with it.
96 - Lectures : 'The meaninglessness of the terms Life and Living'. 27pp typescript with ms correction by Evans. 'Metabolism of pesticides (xenobiotics)', nd (but post-Viet Nam War). 2pp typescript notes + 4pp list of slides. 'Microbes in the service of Man'. 2pp typescript summary + list of slides.
97 - Darlithoedd : 'Bacteria neu microbau ai gwaith'. 3pp typescript. 'Clwy rhedyn' (Bracken poisoning). 2pp typescript notes + list of ?slides.
98 - Darlithoedd : 'Damcaniaethau ar ddyfodiad bywyd i'r Byd' (The origin of life on Earth). 5pp typescript. 'Yr ail ddarlith' (second lecture) on the evolution of life. 4pp typescript notes + ms annotation. Found with preceding.
99 - Darlith : 'Defnyddio'r microbyn: wneud cyffuriau prin' (The use of microbes in making scarce medicines). 2pp typescript notes.
100 - Darlith : 'Defnyddioldeb calcium i'r corff (Usefulness of calcium in the body), talk for BBC Radio Cymru 'Llwyaid o ffisig' series, broadcast 15 September 1982. Questions on calcium, with Evans's answers; contract.
101 - Exchange with BBC regarding radio broadcast in 'Tir Newydd' (New Ground) series on 13 December 1984. The BBC asked Evans to talk on genetic engineering and suggested the title 'Datblygu bacteria i fwyta olew' (Developing oil eating bacteria). in his reply Evans gave his view of what the broadcast should cover.
102 - Correspondence with HTV Wales and a viewer regarding programme on bracken poisoning
103 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
104 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
105 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
106 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
107 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
108 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
109 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
110 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
111 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
112 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
113 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
114 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
115 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
116 - Notes, duplicated typescript texts and notices of lectures, chiefly on veterinary subjects, delivered in London 1934-1939 by A.N. Worden
117 - Duplicated typescript instructions for practical work by A.N. Worden, c. 1936-1937
118 - Duplicated typescript instructions for practical work by A.N. Worden, c. 1936-1937
119 - Duplicated typescript instructions for practical work by A.N. Worden, c. 1936-1937
120 - Duplicated typescript instructions for practical work by A.N. Worden, c. 1936-1937
121 - Duplicated typescript instructions for practical work by A.N. Worden, c. 1936-1937
122 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
123 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
124 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
125 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
126 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
127 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
128 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
129 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
130 - Chiefly duplicated typescript instructions for practical work for Cambridge Biochemistry course by A.N. Worden 1939-1940.
131 - Reprints of Evans's publications.
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