Science and Man (SAM Files), 1949-2004 (bulk 1962-1988)

The Science and Man sub-series (SAM Files) contains Lederberg's non-technical writings and opinion pieces from a variety of publications. The articles in the SAM Files sub-series are unique. They are not in Lederberg's usual technically analytical style. He wrote the majority of the articles and speeches for the general public and their contents are reflective of the sometimes-turbulent 1960s. In his articles written for the Washington Post, Lederberg addressed such timely issues as women's health, the biology of race and intelligence, genetic manipulation, biological/chemical warfare, and religion verses science. Many of the articles still resonate with political and social significance.

The SAM Files sub-series follows a numerical arrangement. Please note that the number sequence is not complete. Folders 1 through 232 consist of the complete series of weekly columns written for the Washington Post between July 24, 1966 and September 12, 1971. Folders 233 to 339 consist of articles and speeches written for a variety of different organizations and publications. The last portion of the sub-series is not numbered and the folders are labeled as background files. These files contain correspondence from several newspapers and readers (commentary, questions, requests); they also contain the original final manuscripts for the Washington Post series. Documents were kept in original order.