Spotlight On Science, 26 of 29

Physical Description: 1 audio reel (8 min., 38 sec.) : polyester, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, stereo ; 1/4 in.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Spotlight On Science recording. Zelda Young talks with Minnie Ross, Assistant Director of the Canadian Foundation for the Weizmann Institute. Ross discusses the upcoming dinner in honour of Lord Sieff of Brimpton to take place in Montreal and talks about the connection of the Sieff family with the Weizmann Institute, which had been founded 50 years prior as the Daniel Sieff Institute, in memory of Lord Sieff's late brother. Chaim Weizmann, the institute's current namesake, was a friend of the Sieff family. Ross narrates the long involvement between the Sieff family and the Weizmann Institute, and explains how the institute is funded.

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Physical Condition: Tape is in poor condition. Could not be played due to considerable stickiness and squealing, indicative of SBS. No signs of mold.