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Oral history interview with Herman E. Schroeder
- 1986-Dec-30 (First session)
- 1987-Jan-12 (Second session)
Herman Schroeder starts the interview by discussing his family background and growing up in Brooklyn. An early learner, Schroeder attended public and private high schools where his scientific interests were first…
- Interviewee Schroeder, H. E.
- Interviewer Ferguson, Raymond C.
- Subject Polymers, Chemists, Schroeder, H. E., Chemists--Biography, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
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Oral history interview with Warren G. Schlinger
- 2002-Jul-24
Warren G. Schlinger begins his oral history interview by tracing his family heritage and discussing his introduction to chemistry: a Gilbert Chemistry Set owned by a friend. While a young man, Schlinger began to attend…
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Oral history interview with Howard E. Simmons, Jr.
- 1993-Apr-27
Howard E. Simmons, Jr., begins the interview describing his family history. Simmons, an only child growing up in Norfolk, Virginia, pursued early chemistry interests in a home laboratory and graduated high school near…
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Oral history interview with John R. Schaefgen
- 1986-Apr-03
In this interview John Schaefgen begins with his family history and early life in Gross Point, Illinois. He then discusses the development of his interest in science, and describes his education, including his…
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The Periodic Pyramid
- 1983
Periodic table designed in the style of a pyramid by Charles E. Gragg. This table was published by Instruments for Research and Industry and includes instructions for assembly into a 3-D model.
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The 3-Dimensional Periodic Cube
- 1982
Periodic table designed in the style of a cube by J. Francis Young, Professor of Civil and Ceramic Engineering, University of Illinois. This table was published by Instruments for Research and Industry and includes…
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Chemie der Benzolderivate oder der Aromatischen Substanzen
- 1867
Including what is believed to be the earliest depiction of the chemical structure of a benzene ring, this German work by August Kekulé (1829-1896) outlines his discoveries on the structure of benzene. An early founder…
- Author Kekulé, August, 1829-1896
- Publisher Enke, F.
- Subject Benzene, Kekulé, August, 1829-1896, Benzene--Derivatives, Aromatic compounds, Chemistry, Organic
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Chemical structure of a benzene ring
- 1867
The illustration on this page is believed to be the earliest depiction of the chemical structure of a benzene ring.
This German work by August Kekulé (1829-1896) outlines his discoveries on the structure of benzene.…
- Author Kekulé, August, 1829-1896
- Publisher Enke, F.
- Subject Benzene, Chemical structure, Kekulé, August, 1829-1896, Benzene--Derivatives, Aromatic compounds, Chemistry, Organic
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A Synoptic Scale of Chemical Equivalents
- 1814
English chemist William Hyde Wollaston invented the Scale of Chemical Equivalents which is explained in this publication along with a foldout plate illustrating Dr. Wollaston's Synoptic Scale of Chemical Equivalents.…
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Dr. Wollaston's Synoptic Scale of Chemical Equivalents
- 1814
English chemist William Hyde Wollaston invented the Scale of Chemical Equivalents which is explained in this publication along with a foldout plate illustrating Dr. Wollaston's Synoptic Scale of Chemical Equivalents.…
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Table of the Elements in an Irregular Spiral
- 1940s
Rainbow-colored periodic table of the elements designed in the style of an irregular spiral. Per text accompanying the table, the colors and construction of the table are designed to express the relationship among…
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Spiral Periodic Chart
- 1970
Reproduction of a periodic table designed in the style of a spiral by Dr. Theodor Benfey, Professor of Chemistry, Guilford College. The table was originally published on page 27 of the January 1970 edition of CHEMISTRY.
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The Chemical Elements and Their Periodic Relationships
- 1975
Rainbow-colored periodic table in the style of a spiral with different sizes of revolutions designed by J.F. Hyde of the Dow Corning Corporation.
- Creator Of Work Hyde, J.F.
- Publisher Dow Corning Corporation
- Subject Scientific illustration, Periodic table, Periodic table of the elements, Chemical elements, Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907
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First Day Cover honoring 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 Carver and the George Washington Carver Museum in…
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First Day Cover honoring Emily Bissell
- 1980-May-31
Philatelic First Day Cover honoring American social worker and activist Emily Bissell (1861-1948), best known for her work to combat tuberculosis and for introducing Christmas Seals to the United States. The cover bears…
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Postage stamp honoring Dr. Virginia Apgar
- 1995
United States postage stamp honoring Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909-1974), an American obstetrical anesthesiologist best known as the inventor of the Apgar Score used to quickly assess the health of a newborn child…
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First Day Cover commemorating Rachel Carson
- 1981-May-28
Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating American marine biologist, author, and conservationist Rachel Carson (1907-1964). Part of the "Great Americans Series," the envelope bears the postmark of Springdale,…
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First Day Cover honoring 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 Carver and the Tuskegee Institute, as well as a…
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Monoplan Blériot
- Blériot Monoplane
- 1909
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a monoplane designed and flown by French aviator, inventor, and engineer Louis Blériot (1872-1936). In 1909, Blériot became world-famous for making the first…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Flight, Blériot aircraft, Aeronautics, Postcards, Airplanes, Illustrated works, Blériot, Louis, 1872-1936
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Biplan Farman
- Farman Biplane
- 1909
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a biplane manufactured by Farman Aviation Works, a French aircraft company founded and run by brothers Richard, Henri, and Maurice Farman. This postcard is part…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Flight, Aeronautics, Postcards, Airplanes, Farman Aviation Works, Biplanes, Illustrated works
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Monoplan Antoinette
- Antoinette Monoplane
- 1909
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a monoplane manufactured by Antoinette, a French manufacturer of light petrol engines, and flown by French aviation pioneer Arthur Charles Hubert Latham…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Flight, Aeronautics, Postcards, Airplanes, Latham, Hubert, 1883-1912, Illustrated works
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Dirigeable "Zeppelin" Allemagne
- Zeppelin Airship (Germany)
- 1909
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a German Zeppelin rigid-style military airship. This postcard is part of a set originally collected in a scrapbook entitled Album Gravures et Cartes-Postales:…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Airships, Aeronautics, Military, Aeronautics, Postcards, Military airships, Illustrated works
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Monoplan R. Esnault-Pelterie
- R. Esnault-Pelterie Monoplane
- 1909
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a monoplane designed and flown by French aircraft designer and spaceflight theorist Robert Esnault-Pelterie (1881-1957). This postcard is part of a set originally…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Flight, Aeronautics, Postcards, Esnault-Pelterie, Robert, 1881-1957, Airplanes, Illustrated works
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Dirigeable Lebaudy
- Lebaudy Airship
- 1904 (Date attributed to airship design)
- 1909 (Date attributed to postcard)
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of a semi-rigid airship designed by French brothers Paul and Pierre Lebaudy with the assistance of engineer Henri Julliot for military use. This postcard is part of…
- Artist Molynk, A.
- Subject Airships, Aeronautics, Postcards, Military airships, Illustrated works, Ballooning
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La France. Dirigeable de [Charles] Renard et [Arthur Constantin] Krebs
- La France. Airship of [Charles] Renard and [Arthur Constantin] Krebs
- 1884-Sep-08 (Date attributed to balloon flight)
- 1909 (Date attributed to postcard)
Postcard featuring a hand-drawn illustrated depiction of the La France French army non-rigid airship launched by French military engineer Charles Renard (1847–1905) and Arthur Constantin Krebs (1847 or 1850-1935) on…