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Institute for Scientific Information computer room
- 1980s
A black and white photograph depicting a view of the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) computer room. The ISI was an academic publishing service, founded by Eugene Garfield (1925-2017) in Philadelphia in 1956.…
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Unidentified employees of the Institute for Scientific Information at work
- 1980s
A black and white photographic view depicting a room of employees at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) in Philadelphia. The ISI was an academic publishing service, founded by Eugene Garfield (1925-2017) in…
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Users conference at the Institute for Scientific Information
- 1980s
A black and white photograph of a group of twenty-six people standing in front of the Institute for Scientific Information in Philadelphia for a users conference. Eugene Garfield (1925-2017) stands third from the right…
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Oral history interview with Izaak M. Kolthoff
- 1984-Mar-15
In this interview Professor Izaak Kolthoff begins by discussing his early life in Holland, his family, and his education. Kolthoff continues with the factors influencing his decision to become an analytical chemist, and…
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4 items
Center for History of Chemistry Advisory Board Meeting, 1984
- 1984-Aug-27
Two photographs depicting a meeting of the Center for History of Chemistry (CHOC) Advisory Board. The images are views of the opposite sides of a large table, around which a group of men is seated.
Pictured in the…
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5 items
Dairy Science Instruments
- After 1959 – before 1989
Pyrex 70% Gerber Bottle - A glass tube bottle with bulbous ends and a flattened midsection. The mid-section has measurements from 0 to 70 mL. One end is inscribed in red "Cheese".
Used Gerber Bottle 8% - A glass tube…
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2 items
Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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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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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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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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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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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 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
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Bayer Orange Flavoured Children's Chewable Aspirin Bottle
- 1910 – 2007
- 1988
Small glass Bayer orange flavoured children's chewable aspirin bottle with pink plastic cap, 36 tablet size.
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin