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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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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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German Exiles Face a Return to Europe
- 1940s
New York Times article titled German Exiles Face a Return to Europe: Visa Mix-Up Affects Hundreds of Refugees, Traveler Says. The article interviews Mrs. Elsa Jaffe who says the immigrating through Spain and Portugal…
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Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship
- Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship: Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage. The article explains that individuals with dual citizenship in enemy countries will have to…
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Dual nationality, World War (1939-1945), Espionage, Deportation
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Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan .
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Letter from Anny van der Sluys to Max Bredig, 1940s
- 1940s
Anny van der Sluys writes to her friend Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author van der Sluys, Anny
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, van der Sluys, Anny
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Ernst A. Hauser's letter to the editor of the Journal of Chemical Education, August 1945
- 1945-Aug
Photocopy of a letter to the editor of the Journal of Chemical Education, written by Ernst A. Hauser (1896-1956). In response to a June 1945 article in the journal. Hauser defends Wolfgang Ostwald (1883-1943), who was…
- Author Hauser, Ernst A. (Ernst Alfred), 1896-1956
- Publisher American Chemical Society. Division of Chemical Education
- Subject Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945), Nazis, Hauser, Ernst A. (Ernst Alfred), 1896-1956, Journal of chemical education, Ostwald, Wolfgang, 1883-1943, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Chemists, American Chemical Society
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Dimenformon tablets promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Tablets," promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper blotters were a popular form of…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Dimenformon injections promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Benzoate" and a black syringe, promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) injections for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Cover of The Challenge of the Atomic Bomb
- 1945-Dec-22
Cover of "The Challenge of the Atomic Bomb,” a special supplement to The Nation, published December 22, 1945, containing the addresses delivered at the Annual Nation Associates' Forum, December 1-3, 1945. Contributors…
- Creator Of Work Nation (New York, N.Y. : 1865)
- Subject Atomic bomb
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Chi-Ches-Ters Menstrual Pain Relief Tablets
- 1900s
Container of "Chi-Ches-ters" menstrual pain relief tablets, manufactured by Chichester Chemical Co.
Chichester Chemical Co. also manufactured "Pennyroyal Pills," which were marketed with language that subtly indicated…
- Manufacturer Chichester Chemical Co.
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Women--Health and hygiene, Menstrual products
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Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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AIChE slide rule pin
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers slide rule pin
- After 1900 – before 2004
Gold-plated pin for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE). The pin is in the shape of a slide rule with the AIChE shield in the center and has a hinged clasp.
- Manufacturer L.G. Balfour Company
- Subject Brooches, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Collectibles
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Mint flavored cod liver oil
- 1940s
12 fl. oz bottle of Squibb Mint Flavored Cod Liver Oil. The back label explains that this cod liver oil is treated with carbon dioxide which extends its shelf life. Additionally, the label includes dosage and storage…
- Manufacturer E.R. Squibb & Sons
- Subject Cod-liver oil, Nutrition, Nutrition--Children, E.R. Squibb & Sons
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Memo from J. Robert Oppenheimer to all members of the Los Alamos Laboratory, 1945
- 1945-Aug-08
J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) passes along a message from Robert P. Patterson (1891-1952) to the staff of the Los Alamos Laboratory. The message congratulates the team for their work on the Manhattan Project in the…
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President Announces: Pacific War Ends; [Japanese] Accept Allied Terms
- 1945-Aug-14
Front page of an extra August 14, 1945 issue of The Knoxville News-Sentinel with the headline "President Announces: Pacific War Ends; Japs Accept Allied Terms. MacArthur is Top Commander," announcing that Japan has…
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A-Bomb Staggers [Japanese]
- 1945-Aug-07
Front page of the August 7, 1945 issue of The Knoxville News-Sentinel with the headline "A-Bomb Staggers Nips." The page has articles relating to the Oak Ridge Laboratory and the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan.…
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Terror Bomb Hits Nagasaki
- 1945-Aug-09
Front page of the August 9, 1945 issue of The Knoxville Journal with the headline "Terror Bomb Hits Nagasaki." The page has articles relating to the dropping of the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki; and Japan and Soviets…
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Atom Bomb Falls Again Millions Soviets Attack [Japanese]
- 1945-Aug-09
Front page of August 9, 1945 issue of The Knoxville News-Sentinel with the headline "Atom Bomb Falls Again Million Soviets Attack Japs." Notably, racist ethnic slurs are used to refer to the Japanese in the headline and…
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Atomic Bomb Equal to 20,000 Tons of TNT Dropped on Japanese Port
- 1945-Aug-06
Front page of the August 6, 1945 issue of The Chattanooga News-Free Press with the headline "Atomic Bomb Equal to 20,000 Tons of TNT Dropped on Japanese Port." Notably, a racist ethnic slur is used to refer to the…
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The Los Alamos News Letter, October 25, 1945
- The Los Alamos Newsletter, October 25, 1945
- 1945-Oct-25
The first issue of the Los Alamos News Letter, to be published weekly by the Association of Los Alamos Scientists, and covering national and international news about atomic energy. The first issue provides an overview…
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Dr. J. R.Oppenheimer's Speech of Acceptance for Scroll Presented to the Los Alamos National Laboratory by Major General L. R. Groves, October 16, 1945
- 1945-Oct-16
Transcript of J. Robert Oppenheimer's (1904-1967) acceptance speech for a scroll presented to the Los Alamos Laboratory by Major General Leslie R. Groves (1896-1970). The Los Alamos Laboratory was given the Army-Navy…
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War Department press release about Los Alamos, New Mexico
- 1945
Press release issues by the United States War Department providing background information on Los Alamos, New Mexico, the site for the Los Alamos Laboratory. The Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is best known as the…
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Acid Colors on Piece Goods
- After 1900 – before 1950
Sample book containing dyeing instructions and 54 mounted fabric swatches dyed with National Aniline & Chemical Company manufactured dyes. Consists of one cardboard leaf that folds out into 9 sections.
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Tailby-Nason's Mentho-Terpenol Pain Reliever
- After 1880 – before 1970
Blue glass bottle, stained by residue from its contents, with metal screw cap lid and white paper label. The topical ointment once held in this bottle was intended for pain relief. According to the label, the ointment…
- Creator Of Work Tailby-Nason Company
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Quacks and quackery, Tailby-Nason Company
