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Oral history interview with Orlando Aloysius Battista
- 1992-Feb-23
O. A. Battista begins the interview by describing his childhood in Cornwall, Canada, as one of eight siblings born to a poor, uneducated laborer and a housewife. Battista proudly details his family's hard-working nature…
- Interviewee Battista, O. A. (Orlando Aloysius), 1917-1995
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Hemostasis, Surgical, American Viscose Corporation, O. A. Battista Research Institute, Psychotropic drugs, Viscose process, Battista, O. A. (Orlando Aloysius), 1917-1995, Cellulose--Chemistry, FMC Corporation, University of Texas, Microcrystalline polymers, Chemists--Biography, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Helen Donis-Keller
- 2013-May-27
Helen Donis-Keller was born in Madison, Wisconsin, but grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. As a child, she loved art, so she pursued a degree in graphic design and photography at The University of Cincinnati. She spent two…
- Interviewee Donis-Keller, Helen
- Interviewer Jones, Mark, 1958-
- Subject Donis-Keller, Helen, Career changes, Women in science, Geneticists, Women geneticists, Genetics--Research, Gene mapping, Artists
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Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated and Descriptive Guide to Plants Indigenous to and Naturalized in the United States, Volume I
- 1892
First of two volumes detailing a variety of plant species and their medicinal properties. The works contain 180 chromolithographic plates, originally drawn and hand-colored by the author. The illustrations depict the…
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Elementa Chemiae : Quae Anniversario Labore Docuit, in Publicis, Privatisque Scholis, Volume 1
- The Elements of Chemistry : Which is Taught in Public and Private Schools
- 1732
Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738) was a Dutch botanist, chemist, and physician. Boerhaave introduced a quantitative approach to medical training and was the first to integrate chemistry into the medical curriculum; he is…
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Oral history interview with Richard E. Honig
- 1996-Apr-27
Richard E. Honig was born in Göttingen, Germany, the eldest of three boys. He attended Robert College, an American college in Istanbul, from which he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical…
- Interviewee Honig, Richard E. (Richard Edward), 1917-2001
- Interviewer Grayson, Michael A.
- Subject Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Honig, Richard E. (Richard Edward), 1917-2001, American Society for Testing and Materials, Mass spectrometers, American Society for Mass Spectrometry, Physicists--Biography, Mass spectrometry, RCA Laboratories, Physicists, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Alfred R. Bader
- 1987-Jul-31
Alfred Bader begins this interview with a discussion of his early years in Vienna, including his family background and Gymnasium education. This is followed by additional education in England, living in Canada as a…
- Interviewee Bader, Alfred R., 1924-2018
- Interviewer Thackray, Arnold, 1939-
- Subject Chemists--Biography, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Aldrich Chemical Company, Sigma Chemical Company, Chemistry, Organic, Harvard University, Murphy Paint Company, Jewish refugees, Bader, Alfred R., 1924-2018, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Andrew S. Grove
- 2004-Jul-14 (First session)
- 2004-Sep-01 (Second session)
Andrew S. Grove begins the first interview session with a description of his undergraduate life at the City College of New York, where exposure to influential professors shaped his professional outlook and personal…
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Oral history interview with Allan S. Hay
- 1986-Jul-24
Allan S. Hay begins the interview with a description of his secondary and undergraduate education in Alberta. After briefly describing his graduate work at the University of Illinois and a summer job at Du Pont, he…
- Interviewee Hay, Allan S., 1929-2017
- Interviewer Wise, George, Fine, Leonard W.
- Subject Hay, Allan S., 1929-2017, Plastics--Research, Chemistry, Polymers, Chemists, General Electric Company, Chemists--Biography, Polyphenylene oxide, University of Alberta, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Emigration and immigration
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Postcard from Marianne Homburger to Max Bredig, January 24, 1940
- 1940-Jan-24
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) gives advice to her brother, Max Bredig (1902-1977), on caring for their father, Georg Bredig (1868-1944), once he arrives in the U.S.A.
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, October 4, 1937
- 1937-Oct-04
In a letter to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who has recently arrived in the U.S.A., Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his joy in receiving a letter from Max and the confirmation of his safe journey overseas. Georg…
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Letter from Henrietta Dora and Matthias Neumann to Georg Bredig, February 15 1941
- 1941-Feb-15
Henrietta Dora and Matthias Neumann, friends of the Bredig family, provide updates on their difficult circumstances in the Gurs concentration camp and thank Georg Bredig (1868-1944) and Max Bredig (1902-1977) for…
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Letter from Marianne Homburger to Max and Georg Bredig, March 10, 1941
- 1941-Mar-10
Marianne Homburger (1903-1987) writes a letter to her family in the U.S.A from Marseille, France, where is currently staying with other internees after being released from Gurs concentration camp. Marianne and her…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 19, 1937
- 1937-Apr-19
In a letter to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) suggests that Max should settle a dispute with his supervisor amicably to avoid any potential negative consequences for his professional life. He…
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Letter from Fritz Hochwald to Max Bredig, September 14, 1941
- 1941-Sep-14
Fritz Hochwald, a German Jewish patent specialist who is interned in the Miranda del Ebro concentration camp in Spain, writes to his former colleague, Max Bredig (1902-1977) for assistance that is not related to his…
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Letter from Max Bredig to Georg Bredig and Marianne and Viktor Homburger, June 24, 1939
- 1939-Jun-24
Max Bredig (1902-1977) writes a letter to his family in Germany expressing gratitude for their birthday wishes and providing updates on his life in New York City. He mentions his scientific work, lunch meetings with…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 11, 1939
- 1939-Jan-11
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his gratitude to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), for providing financial support and hopes not to burden him too much. He also informs Max about the process of selling his scientific…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 17, 1939
- 1939-Dec-17
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977) to acknowledge the receipt of Max's correspondence, financial support, and various immigration documentation. He expresses his gratitude for the…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, June 11, 1938
- 1938-Jun-11
In a letter to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice and conveys updates on family and friends in Germany. Georg mentions the worsening circumstances for German Jews in…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, April 17, 1938
- 1938-Apr-17
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) informs his son Max Bredig (1902-1977) that he has deposited money earned from selling his motorcycle into his bank account and has also paid the fees for his residence certificate. In addition,…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 22, 1937
- 1937-Dec-22
In a letter to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) wishes him a happy new year and congratulates him on his new home. Georg apologizes for the delay in replying to Max's letters due to his advanced…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, May 29, 1937
- 1937-May-29
In a letter addressed to his son Max Bredig (1902-1977), Georg Bredig (1868-1944) expresses his concerns about his son's health and inquires about the final days and funeral of his sister, Kaethe. Additionally, he…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Jews, German
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 13, 1937
- 1937-Jan-13
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) discusses financial and professional matters with his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), who is contemplating emigrating from Germany under the Third Reich.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Stocks, Third Reich
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, January 4, 1937
- 1937-Jan-04
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) writes to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), to discuss personal, professional, and financial matters. He updates Max on immigration affidavit inquiries and mentions several items of…
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Jews, German
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Autographed Postcard from multiple individuals attending scientific conference in London, 1930
- 1930-Apr-26
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) receives a postcard from several colleagues who are attending a research conference in London in April 1930.
- Contributor Betti, Mario 1875-1942, Ewald, Paul Peter, 1888-1985, Robert, Robertson, Marrack, John Richardson, 1886-1976, Partington, J. R. (James Riddick), 1886-1965, Donnan, F. G. (Frederick George), 1870-1956
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Ewald, Paul Peter, 1888-1985, Marrack, John Richardson, 1886-1976, Partington, J. R. (James Riddick), 1886-1965, Donnan, F. G. (Frederick George), 1870-1956, Betti, Mario 1875-1942, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Congresses and conventions
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Postcard from colleagues to Georg Bredig, March 1896
- 1896-Mar-30
Svante Arrhenius (1859-1927), his students, and other colleagues send their best regards to Georg Bredig (1868-1944) in Leipzig, Germany from Stockholm, Sweden.
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Luggins, Hans, 1863-1899
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Luggins, Hans, 1863-1899, Arrhenius, Svante, 1859-1927