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Items belonging to Professor Stephen Hawking – from landmark papers on theoretical physics to his scripts from The Simpsons – have been acquired by two UK cultural institutions.
A landmark acceptance in lieu (AIL) agreement between Cambridge University Library, the Science Museum Group and the UK Government will see Prof Hawking’s archive of scientific and personal papers remain at the university Library.
The entire contents of his office will be preserved as part of the Science Museum Group Collection, with selected highlights going on display next year, including personalised wheelchairs and scientific bets signed with his thumbprint.
The Cambridge archive contains letters dating from 1944 to 2008, a first draft of his book A Brief History Of Time, film and TV scripts, and autographed scientific manuscripts from the early phase of his career.
Scientistâs treasure trove and personal objects to go to Science Museum and Cambridge University Library
The acquisition also includes Hawkingâs letters and personalised wheelchairs. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters
The acquisition also includes Hawkingâs letters and personalised wheelchairs. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters
Wed 26 May 2021 17.00 EDT
A vast treasure trove of papers and personal objects belonging to Stephen Hawking, from dizzying black hole theories to scripts for the Simpsons, have been acquired for the nation.
It was announced on Thursday that Hawkingâs archive and the contents of his university office have been acquired through the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, which allows families to offset tax.