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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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8 items
Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995)
- After 1964 – before 1991
Photograph of Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995), believed to be the first African-American female chemist employed to work in a professional position at the Dow Chemical Company.
Bettye Greene was born on March…
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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Prelete Sulfer Solvent
- 1980s
Promotional display advertising Prelete, a chemical solvent used to remove fluxes from circuit boards and other electronic components.
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Chemical industry, Dow Chemical Company, Solvents, Electric circuits, Cleaning compounds
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13 items
Dyestuffs for Wood Stains
- 1900s
Sample book for dyeing solutions on wood from the Interessengemeinschaft Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, a German chemical and pharmaceutical conglomerate. Contains dyeing instructions and sixty-four mounted wood…
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11 items
Oral history interview with John C. Warner
- 1984-Feb-08
John C. Warner begins the interview with a discussion of his family and childhood years growing up on a farm. He developed an interest in science in high school due to the encouragement of his science teacher, G. W.…
- Interviewee Warner, John Christian, 1897-1989
- Interviewer Heitmann, John A.
- Subject Chemists, Indiana University, Chemists--Biography, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Warner, John Christian, 1897-1989
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9 items
Oral history interview with Max Tishler
- 1983-Nov-14
This interview discusses Max Tishler's life and career. Tishler reminisces about his family, early schooling, undergraduate education at Tufts, and graduate and postgraduate work at Harvard. He then talks about his…
- Interviewee Tishler, Max
- Interviewer Gortler, Leon B., Heitmann, John A.
- Subject Kohler, Elmer Peter, 1865-1938, Merck & Co., Chemists, Harvard University, Chemists--Biography, Tishler, Max
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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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6 items
Oral history interview with Vladimir Prelog
- 1984-Jan-17
In this interview Vladimir Prelog discusses his career as an organic chemist. Prelog describes a thirty five year long affiliation with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). This includes work with the…
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6 items
Oral history interview with Carl S. Marvel
- 1983-Jul-13
In this interview, Carl Marvel speaks about his life and career as a chemist. He begins by recalling his youth on a farm and his early education. Considerations of his undergraduate days at Illinois Wesleyan College and…
- Interviewee Marvel, Carl Shipp, 1894-1988
- Interviewer Gortler, Leon B., Price, Charles C. (Charles Coale), 1913-2001
- Subject Polymers, Chemists, Marvel, Carl Shipp, 1894-1988, Chemists--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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2 items
Tour of Dow saran manufacturing facilities
- 1984
Two views of a tour group observing the extrusion of a saran bubble from a rolling machine at the Dow Chemical Company plant in Midland, Michigan. The individuals visible in the photograph are identified as follows…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Plastics, Employees, Industries, Extrusion process, Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Plastics--Extrusion, Plastics industry and trade
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3 items
Mauve Colored Cotton Bow Tie
- 1950 – 1990
Adjustable mauve colored cotton self-tie bow tie.
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Clothing and dress
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74 items
Atoms to electricity
- 1983
Booklet about the United States nuclear energy program, which includes description of the process, types of nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel, transporting radioactive materials, and economies of nuclear power. Includes…
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5 items
Oral history interview with Claude K. Deischer
- 1984-Apr-27
In this interview, Claude K. Deischer discusses his life and his career as a chemist and historian of chemistry. Initially, Deischer recollects his childhood and early education. He then speaks about his undergraduate…
- Interviewee Deischer, Claude K., 1903-1992
- Interviewer Heitmann, John A.
- Subject Chemistry, Chemists, Edgar F. Smith Memorial Collection, Deischer, Claude K., 1903-1992, University of Pennsylvania, Chemists--Biography
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3 items
Welcome to Beckman Instruments, Inc. — Cedar Grove Operations
- 1965 – 1985
The brochure includes a map, list of personnel, and illustration of the Cedar Grove, New Jersey location of Beckman Instruments. Though undated, the brochure was created sometime between Beckman's acquisition of…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc., Road maps
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4 items
Fuller Brush Company Moth Proofer
- After 1961 – before 1986
Fuller brand insecticide aerosol spray can with white, teal, and red text on teal, brown, red, and white label with moth graphics. Round teal cap.
- Manufacturer Fuller Brush Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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151 items
Operating and Service Instructions, Beckman Astra Automated Stat/Routine Analyzer Systems
- Beckman Instructions 015-555586D
- 1983-Jun
Pages left intentionally blank have been omitted.
The Astra line of analyzers used multiple channels to perform continuous flow and discrete analyses of electrolytes and "routine chemistries."
- Author Underwood, Tom
- Contributor Allen, Karen
- Subject Electrochemical analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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2 items
Aluminum necklace
- 1900s
Round silver aluminum necklace consisting of numerous triangular shaped pieces arranged in an overlapping pattern; hook and eye clasp are attached via thread to the main body of the necklace.
- Subject Aluminum, Jewelry, Electrochemistry
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Let Us Do Your Dirty Work
- Advertisement for Dow Bathroom Cleaner
- 1982
Color print advertisement for Dow Bathroom Cleaner featuring the Scrubbing Bubbles mascot.
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Advertising, Cleaning, Cleaning compounds, Consumer goods
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Let Us Fight the War on Grime
- Advertisement for Dow Bathroom Cleaner
- 1984-Oct-23
Color print advertisement for Dow Bathroom Cleaner featuring the Scrubbing Bubbles mascot arranged in an attack-style formation while cleaning a bath tub. This advertisement appeared on page 149 of the October 23, 1984…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Advertising, Cleaning, Cleaning compounds, Consumer goods
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Jasperware cameo portrait of an unknown man in profile
- After 1759 – before 1986
Cameo is oval with the profile of an unidentified man; profile is white and raised on a blue background with a raised dark blue border; cloth/paper covered oval shaped cardboard easel is attached to the back.
- Manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
- Subject Jasperware, Cameos, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Jasperware cameo portrait of an unknown man
- After 1759 – before 1986
Cameo is oval with the portrait of an unidentified man looking forward; profile is white and raised on a blue background with a raised dark blue border; cloth/paper covered oval shaped cardboard easel is attached to the…
- Manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
- Subject Jasperware, Cameos, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons