Literature for Men of Letters and Science in Russia

Abstract

AT the beginning of this year an appeal was issued for funds to enable a certain number of scientific and literary publications to be sent to the House of Science and the House of Literature in Petersburg, where the remnant of the intellectual life of Russia is mostly congregated. The British Committee for Aiding Men of Letters and Science in that country has assured itself that such publications will reach their destination, and has made arrangements for their transmission. There are probably many authors who would be willing to send copies of their works in the form of excerpts or otherwise to Russian workers who have been cut off from the outside world since the revolution. The British Committee will be glad to receive any such books or papers of a non-political type and to send them to Petersburg. It cannot guarantee delivery to individuals, but it can ensure that publications will reach the Houses of Literature and Science. Parcels for transmission should be addressed to the above Committee, care of Messrs. Wm. Dawson and Sons, Ltd., Continental Department, Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane, E.C.4.