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Oral history interview with Gilbert J. Stork
- 1991-Aug-06
Gilbert Stork begins his interview with a description of his childhood and family background in Paris. Stork and his family moved to the United States in 1939, and he decided to begin his graduate studies in chemistry…
- Interviewee Stork, Gilbert
- Interviewer Bohning, James J., Fine, Leonard W.
- Subject Stork, Gilbert, Chemists, Harvard University, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Emigration and immigration
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8 items
Oral history interview with Koji Nakanishi
- 1985-Feb-15
This interview covers the life of Koji Nakanishi from his early education in Egypt to his current work as Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University and Director of the Suntory Institute for Bioorganic Research in…
- Interviewee Nakanishi, Kōji, 1925-2019
- Interviewer Gortler, Leon B.
- Subject Nakanishi, Kōji, 1925-2019, Columbia University, Infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Circular dichroism, Chemistry, Organic, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Tōhoku Daigaku, Tōkyō Kyōiku Daigaku, Nagoya Daigaku, Natural products--Research, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Konrad E. Bloch
- 1993-Mar-22
The interview begins with Konrad E. Bloch describing his childhood in Neisse, Germany, and his undergraduate education at Technische Hochschule in Munich. During a research assistantship in Davos, Switzerland, Bloch had…
- Interviewee Bloch, Konrad Emil, 1912-
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject University of Oxford, Biosynthesis, Biochemists, Human Genome Project, Cholesterol, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic, Harvard University, Bloch, Konrad Emil, 1912-, Columbia University, Nobel Prize winners, Cholesterol--Synthesis, Nutrition, Emigration and immigration
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Oral history interview with Daniel D. Kalderon
- 1990-Apr-27
At the request of the interviewee, the abstract of the interview and interviewee’s biographical data have not been included. For more information, please contact the Center for Oral History.
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Oral history interview with Franklin D. Costantini
- 1989-Aug-23
Frank Costantini grew up in New York City, one of three sons. His father was a chemical engineer, his mother an artist. He was good in math and liked quantitative, objective subjects. He matriculated at Yale University,…
- Interviewee Costantini, Franklin D., 1952-
- Interviewer Kohler, Robert, Morrissette, Naomi
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Costantini, Franklin D., 1952-, Ribonucleases, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Cancer, Genetic engineering, Columbia University, Genetic regulation, Embryonic stem cells, Robertson, Elizabeth
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Oral history interview with Patricia F. Ducy
- 2008-Jul-16 – 2008-Jul-17
Patricia F. Ducy grew up in Lyon, France, an only child. Her father was in insurance and her mother was a secretary. She attended a very good school a fair distance from her home, so she spent much time with her…
- Interviewee Ducy, Patricia F., 1964-
- Interviewer Caruso, David J. (David Joseph), 1978-
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Ducy, Patricia F., 1964-, Genetics, Pharmacy, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Transcription factors, Baylor College of Medicine, Osteoblasts, Columbia University, Women in science
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Oral history interview with David A. Brenner
- 1990-Jun-20
- 2009-Mar-10 – 2009-Mar-11
David A. Brenner grew up in Queens, New York, the oldest of three children. His father worked in the family business, a ladies’ clothing store; his mother was a housewife until her children were grown, at which time…
- Interviewee Brenner, David A., 1953-
- Interviewer Thackray, Arnold, 1939-, Domush, Hilary, Sawyer, Richard
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Brenner, David A., 1953-, University of California, San Diego, Liver--Diseases, San Diego Veterans Administration Medical Center, National Institutes of Health (U.S.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gastroenterology--Periodicals, Columbia University, Molecular biologists
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16 items
Oral history interview with Frank H. Westheimer
- 1979-Jan-04 (First session)
- 1979-Jan-05 (Second session)
In this interview, Frank Westheimer begins with his family, his childhood and early education in Baltimore, his undergraduate days at Dartmouth, his decision to go into chemistry, and his choice of Harvard for graduate…
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Oral history interview with Bruno H. Zimm
- 1986-Sep-09
Bruno Zimm recalls growing up in Woodstock, New York and the influence of his father's interests in natural science. After briefly reviewing his schooldays and his developing fascination with science, Zimm describes his…
- Interviewee Zimm, Bruno Hasbrouck, 1920-2005
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Zimm, Bruno Hasbrouck, 1920-2005, Urey, Harold Clayton, 1893-1981, Light--Scattering, Chemists, General Electric Company, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Doty, Paul M., 1920-2011, University of California, Berkeley
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Oral history interview with William G. McMillan
- 1992-Mar-25
William McMillan begins this interview with a discussion of his parents and youth in Montebello, California. The youngest of seven siblings, McMillan expressed an interest in science at an early age. He attended…
- Interviewee McMillan, William George, 1919-
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Rand Corporation, Mayer, Joseph Edward, 1904-, McMillan, William George, 1919-, Manhattan Project (U.S.), Chemists, McMillan Science Associates, Harvard University, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, University of California, Los Angeles
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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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Oral history interview with William von Eggers Doering
- 1990-Nov-09 (First session)
- 1991-May-29 (Second session)
William von Eggers Doering begins these interviews with a discussion of his early life and family background. His parents were both musicians, and met while they were both studying music in Leipzig. When World War I…
- Interviewee Doering, W. von E. (William Von Eggers), 1917-
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Chemistry, Hickrill Chemical Research Foundation, Yale University, Woodward, R. B. (Robert Burns), 1917-1979, Procter & Gamble Company, Doering, W. von E. (William Von Eggers), 1917-, Chemistry, Organic, Harvard University, Quinine, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Chemists
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Oral history interview with Ronald C. Breslow
- 1999-Mar-19 (First session)
- 1999-Apr-09 (Second session)
Ronald Breslow begins the interview with a discussion of his family life and background. He grew up in Rahway, New Jersey, the son of a physician. Max Tishler, a family friend, helped to pique Breslow's interest in…
- Interviewee Breslow, Ronald
- Interviewer Gortler, Leon B.
- Subject Woodward, R. B. (Robert Burns), 1917-1979, Chemistry, Organic, Breslow, Ronald, Columbia University, Cancer--Research, Chemists--Biography
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Oral history interview with Elkan Blout
- 1991-May-30 (First session)
- 2002-Sep-13 (Second session)
- 2002-Nov-22 (Third session)
Elkan R. Blout begins the interview with a description of his family and childhood. Growing up in Manhattan as an only child, Blout was cared for by his parents, aunts, and uncles. He attended DeWitt Clinton High…
- Interviewee Blout, E. R. (Elkan Rogers), 1919-2006
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Blout, E. R. (Elkan Rogers), 1919-2006, Harvard School of Public Health, Land, Edwin H., 1909-1991, Polaroid Corporation, Children's Hospital Medical Center (Boston, Mass.), Harvard Medical School, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Woodward, R. B. (Robert Burns), 1917-1979
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Portrait of Marston Taylor Bogert (1868-1954)
- Circa 1907
Portrait of Marston Taylor Bogert (1868-1954), American Chemical Society President (1907-1908) known for his work on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.
Marston Taylor Bogert…
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Portrait of Marston Taylor Bogert (1868-1954)
- 1920s
Portrait of Marston Taylor Bogert (1868-1954), American Chemical Society President (1907-1908) known for his work on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.
Marston Taylor Bogert…
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Letter from Joshua Lederberg to Frank Stodola
- 1942-Jul-06
Written by Joshua Lederberg while 17 years old, seeking permission to take Stodola's Chem s42C course, despite not having taken the necessary prerequisites.
