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  Postage stamps

  Two First Day Cover commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American Chemical Society

  • 1951

  Two cachets created by Fleetwood depicting "The Chemist" along with ACS logo and the tagline, "Maker of a Better Tomorrow." Stamp issued to commemorate the diamond jubilee of the American Chemical Society.

  • Creator Of Work Fleetwood
  • Subject Postage stamps, Chemistry, Chemists, Cachets (Philately), First day covers (Philately), American Chemical Society
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  0M 49S
  Video Recordings

  German War Plant Razed

  • 1945

  World War II news coverage of American General Lucian Truscott overseeing the destruction of a German I.G. Farbin explosives factory.

  • Creator Of Work Universal Pictures (Firm)
  • Subject Explosives, Explosives, Military, World War (1939-1945), Truscott, Lucian King, 1895-1965, TNT (Chemical)
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  14M 40S
  Video Recordings

  Blasting Cap Danger

  • 1957

  This 1950s educational film warns about the dangers of explosives through a skit in which children play a prank with a blasting cap. Blasting caps are small detonators which can be ignited with an electric current in…

  • Creator Of Work Institute of Makers of Explosives
  • Producer Pennsylvania Film Productions
  • Subject Explosives, Explosives--Safety measures, Detonators, Electric detonators, Electric detonators--Safety measures
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  Postage stamps

  First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Lavoisier

  • 1943-Nov-19

  Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), who is widely considered the father of modern chemistry.

  • Artist Pinx, David
  • Subject Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent, 1743-1794, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Science on postage stamps
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  Postage stamps

  Austrian stamp commemorating Carl Auer von Welsbach

  • 1954

  Austrian stamp commemorating Carl Auer von Welsbach (1858-1929), an Austrian chemist and inventor.

  • Artist Lorber, Ferdinand Lorber, 1883-1957, Gorgon, Vinzenz
  • Subject Auer v. Welsbach, Carl (Auer von Welsbach), 1858-1929, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Inventors
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  Postage stamps

  German stamp commemorating the 250th anniversary of the German Academy of Sciences in Berlin

  • 1950s

  Postage stamp from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), commemorating the 250th anniversary of the German Academy of Sciences in Berlin. The stamp features a portrait of Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894), a…

  • Subject Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Physicists, Physicians, German Academy of Sciences
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  Postage stamps

  French postage stamp commemorating Henri Étienne Sainte-Claire Deville

  • 1955

  French postage stamp commemorating chemist Henri-Étienne Sainte-Claire Deville (1818-1881), who invented the first economical process for producing aluminum.

  • Artist Decaris, Albert, 1901-1988
  • Subject Sainte-Claire Deville, Henri, 1818-1881, Chemists, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps
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  Postage stamps

  First Day Cover commemorating the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris

  • 1959-Apr-11

  First day cover commemorating the 175th anniversary of École des Mines de Paris (National Superior School of Mines), also known as Mines Paris.

  • Subject École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris, Commemorative postage stamps, Postage stamps, First day covers (Philately)
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  4 items
  Personal correspondence

  Letter to Gabor B. Levy from Margaret Levy, March 22, 1941

  • 1941-Mar-22

  Letter to Gabor B. Levy (1913-1999) from his mother Margaret Levy (1886-1975), who signs as "Suya." Includes a section addressed to Gabor's wife, Freidl Levy (1913-).

  • Addressee Levy, Gabor B., 1913-, Levy, Friedl, 1913-
  • Author Levy, Margaret, 1886-1975
  • Subject Levy, Gabor B., 1913-, Levy, Margaret, 1886-1975, Levy, Friedl, 1913-, Levy, Albert B., 1873-1951
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  8 items
  Publications

  Design for Success with Neoprene, The Versatile Chemical Rubber

  • Neoprene from Du Pont: Neoprene Products from Reliable Manufacturers

  • 1950

  This publication, published in 1950 by the Rubber Chemicals Divison of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, illustrates the properties and uses of Neoprene.

  • Creator Of Work E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Rubber Chemicals Division
  • Subject Rubber, Artificial, Elastomers, Latex, Rubber industry and trade, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
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  Postage stamps

  French postage stamp commemorating Louis Jacques Thénard

  • 1957

  French postcard commemorating Louis Jacques Thénard (1777-1857), French chemist and the founder of the Société de Secours des Amis des Sciences.

  • Subject Thénard, Louis Jacques, baron, 1777-1857, Science on postage stamps, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Chemists
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  Postcards, Postage stamps

  Postcard and stamp commemorating Louis Jacques Thénard

  • 1957

  A postcard and first day issue cover with a French stamp honoring Louis Jacques Thénard (1777-1857), French chemist and the founder of the Société de Secours des Amis des Sciences.

  • Subject Thénard, Louis Jacques, baron, 1777-1857, Science on postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Postage stamps, Chemists
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  Postage stamps

  Stamp commemorating Louis Jacques Thénard

  • 1957-Nov-30

  Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Louis Jacques Thénard (1777-1857), French chemist and the founder of the Société de Secours des Amis des Sciences.

  • Subject Chemists, Commemorative postage stamps, Postage stamps, Science on postage stamps, Thénard, Louis Jacques, baron, 1777-1857
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  Postage stamps

  Six East German stamps depicting Max Planck

  • 1953 – 1958

  Six East German postage stamps commemorating physicist and Nobel Prize Winner Max Planck (1858-1947). The red and green stamps are to celebrate the birth of Planck. The purple stamp is part of a series honoring…

  • Artist Goldammer, Alfred, 1891-1971
  • Subject Planck, Max, 1858-1947, Nobel Prize winners, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Physicists, Science on postage stamps, First day covers (Philately)
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  Postage stamps

  Stamp commemorating the centennial of medical and pharmaceutical education in Bucharest and the National Congress of Medical Sciences

  • 1957

  Romanian postage stamp from 1957, commemorating the centennial of medical and pharmaceutical education in Bucharest and the National Congress of Medical Sciences. The stamp features portraits of Nicolae Crețulescu…

  • Subject Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Davila, Carol, 1832?-1884, Medicine on postage stamps, Crețulescu, Nicolae, Prince, 1812-1900
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  Postage stamps

  Surinamese stamps commemorating Marie Curie

  • 1950

  Two stamps from Surinam commemorating Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-French physicist and chemist who pioneered radioactivity research and who discovered the elements polonium and radium. Curie was the…

  • Subject Curie, Marie, 1867-1934, World Health Organization, Science on postage stamps, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Nobel Prize winners, Women in science, Women Nobel Prize winners
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  Postage stamps

  First Day Cover commemorating George Washington Carver

  • 1948-Jan-05

  Philatelic First Day Cover honoring American agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver (1864?-1943). The envelope features an illustrated rendering of a hand holding a peanut as well as a postage…

  • Subject African American scientists, African Americans, Agricultural chemistry, Botanists, Cachets (Philately), Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943, Commemorative postage stamps, First day covers (Philately), Inventors, Postage stamps, Science on postage stamps
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  Postage stamps

  First Day Cover commemorating George Washington Carver

  • 1948-Jan-09

  Philatelic First Day Cover honoring American agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver (1864?-1943). The envelope features an illustrated rendering of Carver as well as a postage stamp depicting…

  • Subject African American scientists, African Americans, Agricultural chemistry, Botanists, Cachets (Philately), Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943, Commemorative postage stamps, First day covers (Philately), Inventors, Postage stamps, Science on postage stamps
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  Postage stamps

  Stamp from Iran commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

  • 1950

  Iranian stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.

  • Subject Alchemists, Avicenna, 980-1037, Commemorative postage stamps, Medicine, Persian, Muslim scholars, Philosophers
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  2 items
  Postage stamps

  Afghan stamp commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

  • 1951

  Two stamps from Afghanistan commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.

  • Subject Alchemists, Avicenna, 980-1037, Commemorative postage stamps, Medicine, Persian, Muslim scholars, Philosophers, Physicians, Postage stamps, Science on postage stamps
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  Postage stamps

  Stamp from Poland commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

  • 1952

  Polish stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.

  • Editor Słania, Czesław
  • Subject Alchemy, Avicenna, 980-1037, Commemorative postage stamps, Słania, Czesław, Postage stamps, Alchemists, Philosophers, Muslim scholars, Science on postage stamps, Medicine, Persian, Physicians
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  Postage stamps

  German stamp commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

  • 1952

  Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.

  • Subject Germany (East), Alchemists, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Avicenna, 980-1037, Philosophers, Muslim scholars, Science on postage stamps, Medicine, Persian, Physicians
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  2 items
  Postage stamps

  Stamp from Lebanon commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

  • 1948

  Lebanese stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist. The stamp depicts Avicenna brewing herbs in an attempt to create the Elixir of Life.

  • Artist Farroukh, Moustafa, 1901-1957
  • Subject Avicenna, 980-1037, Alchemy, Elixir of life, Postage stamps, Commemorative postage stamps, Alchemy in art, Unesco, Philosophers, Muslim scholars, Science on postage stamps, Medicine, Persian, Physicians
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  4 items
  Pamphlets

  Roses from Rags with Putnam Dyes

  • Circa 1920 – circa 1950

  Pamphlet showcasing latchhooked rugs designed by Mary Rockwell and dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes, which were produced by the Monroe Chemical Company.

  • Author Rockwell, Mary
  • Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
  • Subject Dyes and dyeing, Monroe Chemical Company, Rugs, Hooked, Textile crafts
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  3 items
  Publications

  Pages 374 and 375 of Chemical and Engineering News, Volume 34, Issue 4

  • 1956-Jan-23

  Pages 374 and 375 of Chemical and Engineering News, Volume 34, Issue 4. These two pages features Dallas, Texas hotel rates and a map of the downtown area for the 1956 American Chemical Society convention.

  • Publisher American Chemical Society
  • Subject Texas--Dallas, American Chemical Society, Maps, Congresses and conventions