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Oral history interview with Boris Magasanik
- 1993 – 1995 (In three sessions)
Boris Magasanik begins the interview with a description of his childhood years in Vienna, Austria. Shortly after graduating from the Gymnasium in 1937, Magasanik immigrated to the United States to live with his sister…
- Interviewee Magasanik, Boris, 1919-2013
- Interviewer Schlesinger, Sondra
- Subject Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Biochemists, Magazanik, Boris, 1919-2013, Harvard Medical School, Columbia University
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10 items
Oral history interview with Kenneth E. Manchester
- 2004-Oct-13
Kenneth E. Manchester was drafted after high school to serve in World War II and later attended San Jose State University. Manchester then completed a Ph.D. in chemistry at Stanford University under the supervision of…
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7 items
Oral history interview with Leo Mandelkern
- 1986-Apr-28
In this interview Professor Leo Mandelkern begins with his early years in New York City and his undergraduate education at Cornell University. This is followed by his service as a meteorologist during World War II. In…
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5 items
Oral history interview with Robert J. Manning
- 2002-Feb-19
Robert J. Manning begins the interview with a brief sketch of his educational background. In 1948, after graduating with a M.S. in chemistry from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Manning spent time in the…
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6 items
Oral history interview with Raymond E. March
- 2014-Oct-27
Raymond March was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. March’s childhood was shaped by World War II, and by a mysterious polio-like paralysis which caused him to miss a great deal of school. He took an apprenticeship…
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4 items
Oral history interview with Marvin Margoshes
- 2011-Apr-06
Marvin Margoshes grew up in New York City, New York, one of three children. His parents had left the Austro-Hungarian Empire, his father from Galicia and his mother from Hungary, and had met as members of a Zionist…
- Interviewee Margoshes, Marvin
- Interviewer Grayson, Michael A.
- Subject Chemistry, Physical and theoretical--Research, Chemists, Analytical chemistry, Chemists--Biography, Margoshes, Marvin
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7 items
Oral history interview with Russell E. Marker
- 1987-Apr-17
Russell Marker begins the interview by describing his childhood in a farming community in Maryland, his early schooling, and his growing interest in organic chemistry while a student at the University of Maryland. He…
- Interviewee Marker, Russell Earl, 1902-1995
- Interviewer Sturchio, Jeffrey L. (Jeffrey Louis), 1952-
- Subject Marker, Russell Earl, 1902-1995, United States Naval Powder Factory, Rockefeller Institute, Chemists, Pennsylvania State University, Gasoline--Anti-knock and anti-knock mixtures, Chemists--Biography, Syntex Pharmaceuticals, Ethyl Corporation
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2 items
Oral history interview with William F. Little
- 2007-Jan-05
William F. Little discusses his early life in a small town and education, including his discovery of chemistry at Lenoir-Rhyne College, where he received a bachelor's degree in mathematics, biology, and chemistry, and…
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4 items
Oral history interview with Maurice B. Line
- 2000-Jun-27
Maurice B. Line's interview begins with a discussion of his education and early career. After high school, Line received a scholarship to attend Oxford University and major in Classics. He began his long career in…
- Interviewee Line, Maurice Bernard, 1928-2010
- Interviewer Rayward, W. Boyd
- Subject Line, Maurice Bernard, 1928-2010, Eccles, David, 1904-1999, Library science, National Lending Library for Science and Technology (Great Britain), Dainton, F. S. (Frederick Sydney), Sir, 1914-, British Library, Librarians--Interviews, Librarians--Biography, Information science
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4 items
Oral history interview with Joshua Lederberg
- 2000-Aug-18
Joshua Lederberg begins the interview with a discussion of his involvement in the contamination issues of planetary exploration. As interest in space exploration gained momentum, Lederberg was in the midst of discussion…
- Interviewee Lederberg, Joshua
- Interviewer Wolfe, Audra J.
- Subject Microbiologists, Biologists, Biological warfare, Biology, Microbiology, Lederberg, Joshua, Chemical warfare, Nobel Prize winners, DNA, Exobiology, Biologists--Biography
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16 items
Oral history interview with Joshua Lederberg
- 1992-Jun-25 (First session)
- 1992-Jul-07 (Second session)
- 1992-Dec-09 (Third session)
Joshua Lederberg begins the three-part interview with a description of his parents, family background, and early years in New York. Lederberg knew from the second grade that he wanted to be a scientist, and he…
- Interviewee Lederberg, Joshua
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Microbiologists, Biologists, Biology, Neurospora, Microbiology, University of Wisconsin, Cold Spring Harbor Symposium on Quantitative Biology, Lederberg, Joshua, Nobel Prize winners, DNA, Cytochemistry, Escherichia coli, Biologists--Biography
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5 items
Oral history interview with Keith J. Laidler
- 1983-Oct-13 (First session)
- 1983-Oct-14 (Second session)
- 1983-Oct-18 (Third session)
In this interview, K. J. Laidler recalls his childhood, early education, and undergraduate days at Oxford University. He then speaks about his colleagues and teachers at Princeton University where he did graduate work.…
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5 items
Oral history interview with William S. Knowles
- 2008-Jan-30
William S. Knowles begins his oral history by discussing his early life during the Great Depression and his education, including time at Harvard University and Columbia University. Knowles spent the majority of his…
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11 items
Oral history interview with Gordon M. Kline
- 1987-May-15 (First session)
- 1987-May-16 (Second session)
Gordon M. Kline begins the interview by discussing his work at the National Bureau of Standards during the 1930s, where he focussed on applications of organic resins to aviation. This is followed by a general discussion…
- Interviewee Kline, Gordon M. (Gordon Mabey), 1903-1996
- Interviewer Meikle, Jeffrey L.
- Subject Plastics, Polymers, United States. National Bureau of Standards
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8 items
Oral history interview with Chalmer G. Kirkbride
- 1993-Jul-15
Chalmer Kirkbride begins the interview by describing his family background and childhood in Oklahoma and Kansas. During high school, Kirkbride's interests were influenced by his brother-in-law, a chemist for…
- Interviewee Kirkbride, Chalmer G., (Chalmer Gatlin), 1906-1998
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Standard Oil Company (Indiana), Pan American Petroleum Corporation, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Sun Oil Company, Houdry Process Corporation, Kirkbride, Chalmer G., (Chalmer Gatlin), 1906-1998, Texas A & M University, Catalytic Construction Company, Chemical engineers
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7 items
Oral history interview with Wilbur I. Kaye
- 2002-Feb-11 (First session)
- 2002-Feb-27 (Second session)
Kaye describes his early interest in science, and specifically, instrumentation. He discusses his decision to study at the University of Illinois, and his own academic experience there as a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry.…
- Interviewee Kaye, Wilbur I. (Wilbur Irving), 1922-2006
- Interviewer Gallwas, Gerald E., Thackray, Arnold, 1939-
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Instrument manufacture, Chemists, Kaye, Wilbur I. (Wilbur Irving), 1922-2006, Chemists--Biography, Tennessee Eastman Company, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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8 items
Oral history interview with Raphael Katzen
- 2000-Oct-20 (First session)
- 2001-Feb-02 (Second session)
Donald Katz starts the interview by briefly referring to his current projects but then describes his family background and his genealogical interests, stimulated by his 1952 trip to his father's birthplace in a German…
- Interviewee Katzen, Raphael, 1915-2009
- Interviewer Brock, David C., Thackray, Arnold, 1939-
- Subject Chemical engineering, Othmer, Mildred Topp, 1907-1998, Northwood Chemical Company (Phelps, Wis), Raphael Katzen Associates, Katzen, Raphael, 1915-2009, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Othmer, Donald F. (Donald Frederick), 1904-1995, Chemical engineers, Diamond Alkali Company, Vulcan-Cincinnati, Inc., Raphael Katzen Associates International
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10 items
Oral history interview with Donald L. Katz
- 1986-Aug-22
Donald Katz starts the interview by briefly referring to his current projects but then describes his family background and his genealogical interests, stimulated by his 1952 trip to his father's birthplace in a German…
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2 items
Oral history interview with R. Victor Jones
- 2006-Apr-18
R. Victor Jones matriculated into the University of California, Berkeley and entered the lab of Walter Knight, where he worked in the new field of nuclear magnetic resonance. He continued into graduate school at…
- Interviewee Jones, R. Victor, 1929-
- Interviewer Brock, David C.
- Subject Microelectronics industry, Shockley, William, 1910-1989, Moore, Gordon E., 1929-2023, Electronic industries, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory, Jones, R. Victor, 1929-, Last, Jay T., Physicists--Biography, Physicists
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4 items
Oral history interview with Jean C. Jones
- 2006-Mar-08 (First session)
- 2006-Apr-05 (Second session)
- 2006-Jun-15 (Third session)
Jean C. Jones discusses how she began working at Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation and her early interactions with Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce. Jones became full-time secretary for Fairchild and made the move to…
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7 items
Oral history interview with Stephen L. Johnson
- 2002-Sep-25 (First session)
- 2002-Sep-26 (Second session)
Stephen L. Johnson was raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the middle (with his twin brother) of four children, growing up in the pre- and post-Civil Rights Era. His father received his degree in electrical engineering and…
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7 items
Oral history interview with John W. Johnstone
- 1997-Feb-11
John W. Johnstone begins the interview with a description of his childhood days in the boroughs of New York City. While in high school, he was encouraged by John McManus to study chemistry. After graduating from Far…
- Interviewee Johnstone, John W., 1932-2011
- Interviewer Traynham, James G.
- Subject Chemical industry, Businesspeople--Biography, Olin Corporation, Airco, Inc., Businesspeople, Executives, Chemists, Hooker Chemicals & Plastics Corp., Executives--Biography, Chemists--Biography, Johnstone, John W., 1932-2011
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6 items
Oral history interview with Keith R. Jennings
- 2008-Apr-24 (First session)
- 2008-Apr-25 (Second session)
Keith R. Jennings begins his oral history by discussing his youth and education in the United Kingdom, including his chemistry studies at University of Oxford, where he worked with Jack Wilfrid Linnett, and his…
- Interviewee Jennings, Keith R., 1932-
- Interviewer Grayson, Michael A.
- Subject Chromatographic analysis, Jennings, Keith R., 1932-, Mass spectrometry, Chemists--Biography, Chemical apparatus, Chemists
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5 items
Oral history interview with J. Roger Hirl
- 1999-Jan-29
J. Roger Hirl begins the interview with a discussion of his early life and education. Hirl grew up in Iowa and Minnesota. After graduating from high school, Hirl attended the University of Iowa, earning his B.L.S. in…
- Interviewee Hirl, J. Roger, 1931-
- Interviewer Traynham, James G.
- Subject Chemical industry, Hirl, J. Roger, 1931-, Businesspeople--Biography, Olin Corporation, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, Businesspeople, Executives, Executives--Biography, Occidental Chemical (Firm), New York (State)--Niagara Falls--Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill
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152 items
Adulterations of Food; With Short Processes for their Detection
- 1874
Chapters cover food types commonly adulterated through the use of additives, with some additives being non-food items such as plaster of Paris, lead and brick dust. End of book features plate illustrations of common…
- Author Atcherley, Rowland J.
- Publisher W. Ibister & Co.
- Subject Food--Analysis, Food adulteration and inspection, Food additives