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Oral history interview with Ernest H. Volwiler
- 1986-Aug-18
Ernest Volwiler begins this interview by briefly discussing his early years in Ohio, leading to college study at Miami University, where he first became interested in chemistry. He remembers the influence of faculty…
- Interviewee Volwiler, Ernest H., 1893-1992
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Abbott Laboratories, Chemists, Chemists--Biography, Volwiler, Ernest H., 1893-1992
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Oral history interview with Edwin J. Vandenberg
- 1987-Sep-01
Vandenberg grew up in Hawthorne, New Jersey, where his father owned a grain and feed store. After talking about his schooling, where he learned the violin, Edwin Vandenberg recalls a friend and his home laboratory.…
- Interviewee Vandenberg, Edwin J. (Edwin James), 1918-2005
- Interviewer Skolnik, Herman
- Subject Polymers, Hercules Incorporated, Chemists, Chemists--Biography, Vandenberg, Edwin J. (Edwin James), 1918-2005
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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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Oral history interview with Cedomir M. Sliepcevich
- 1993-Mar-01
Cedomir Sliepcevich begins the interview with a description of his family and early years in Anaconda, Montana. A firm educational beginning in Anaconda influenced Sliepcevich to attend college. He enrolled in the…
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Oral history interview with Emil L. Smith
- 1991-Jun-19 (First session)
- 1994-Mar-17 (Second session)
Emil Smith begins his oral history interview by discussing his undergraduate study of biology at Columbia University. He received a Guggenheim fellowship to Cambridge University until the outbreak of World War II. Smith…
- Interviewee Smith, Emil L., 1911-2009
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Biochemists, Smith, Emil L., 1911-2009, University of California, Los Angeles
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Oral history interview with Charles P. Smyth
- 1986-May-30
Charles P. Smyth begins the interview by naming the many scientists in his family and discussing his undergraduate education at Princeton, with descriptions of the curriculum, faculty, and facilities. He then describes…
- Interviewee Smyth, Charles Phelps, 1895-1990
- Interviewer Doel, Ronald E., Sturchio, Jeffrey L. (Jeffrey Louis), 1952-
- Subject United States. War Department. Alsos Mission, World War (1914-1918), World War (1939-1945), Smyth, Charles Phelps, 1895-1990, Princeton University, Chemists--Biography, Chemists
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Oral history interview with Harold A. Sorgenti
- 1998-May-12 (First session)
- 1999-Mar-15 (Second session)
- 1999-Jun-10 (Third session)
- 2003-Jan-10 (Fourth session)
Harold Sorgenti begins the interview by discussing his family background and childhood. He was able to find a job after college at Battelle Memorial Institute and while working in research there, Sorgenti received his…
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Oral history interview with Edgar W. Spanagel
- 1997-May-09
This interview describes Dr. Edgar W. Spanagel's life, focusing on his contributions to nylon research at the DuPont Company. Although his father died when he was fourteen, leaving his mother alone with four children,…
- Interviewee Spanagel, Edgar W.
- Interviewer Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951-
- Subject Nylon, Chemists, Chemists--Biography, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Carothers, Wallace Hume, 1896-1937, Spanagel, Edgar W., Hosiery
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Oral history interview with Walter H. Stockmayer
- 1986-Aug-25 (First session)
- 1992-Jan-22 (Second session)
In the first interview, Walter Stockmayer describes early influences directing him towards the chemical sciences. Stockmayer first became interested in the mathematical aspects of physical chemistry as an undergraduate…
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Oral history interview with John H. Sinfelt
- 1995-Feb-21
In this interview, Dr. Sinfelt recalls his childhood during the Depression, his early education, and his interest in mathematics. He then moves on to the awakening of his interest in science, first at Lycoming College…
- Interviewee Sinfelt, John H.
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Catalysts, Metal catalysts, Exxon Corporation, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Sinfelt, John H. (John Henry), 1931-2011, Chemical engineers
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Oral history interview with Rudolf Signer
- 1986-Sep-30
Rudolf Signer starts this interview by talking about his family background in Herisau. The Kantonschule at St. Gallen emphasized mathematics and the sciences, and there, Signer's youthful interests in astronomy and…
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Oral history interview with Irving S. Shapiro
- 1994-Dec-15
Irving Shapiro begins this interview by discussing his parents' backgrounds and the influence of his father's interest in law and accounting. Next Shapiro examines his own early intellectual strengths and proclivities…
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Oral history interview with Claire K. Schultz
- 1997-Jul-09
Claire K. Schultz begins the interview by discussing her childhood in south central Pennsylvania. Raised primarily by her father and grandmother, Schultz dreamed of becoming a doctor from a young age. Inspired by her…
- Interviewee Schultz, Claire K.
- Interviewer Williams, Robert V.
- Subject Women in science, Information storage and retrieval systems--Chemistry, Librarians--Biography, Librarians, Drexel University, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Chemistry--Abstracting and indexing, Women in library science, Chemistry--Nomenclature, Sperry Rand (Corporation). Univac Division, Schultz, Claire K., Information science, Women in information science
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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 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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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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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 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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Oral history interview with Charles M. Rubin
- 1992-Nov-05 (First session)
- 1992-Nov-07 (Second session)
- 1992-Nov-09 (Third session)
Charles M. Rubin grew up in Deal, New Jersey. He was especially interested in science and mathematics, enjoying problem-solving. Rubin entered the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree. He spent…
- Interviewee Rubin, Charles M., 1953-2015
- Interviewer Hathaway, Neil D.
- Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
- Subject Medical scientists--Biography, Rubin, Charles M., 1953-2015, Medicine--Research, Children with disabilities, Medicine, Cancer, Cancer--Research, Medical scientists, Cancer in children, People with disabilities
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Oral history interview with Louis C. Rubens
- 1986-Aug-19
Louis Rubens begins the interview by discussing his family background and early education. Rubens grew up in Escanaba, Michigan, where his parents ran a tourist park. He attended parochial school, and he credits his…
- Interviewee Rubens, Louis C., 1919-2013
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Polymers, Dow Chemical Company, Chemists, Rubens, Louis C., 1919-2013, Chemists--Biography
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Oral history interview with Robert A. Roland
- 1995-Mar-14
Robert Roland describes his family background and upbringing in Upper Darby, PA, as well as his education at Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. Roland also reflects on his career in…
- Interviewee Roland, Robert A., 1931-2013
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Lawyers, Chemical industry, Roland, Robert A., 1931-2013, Chemical Manufacturers Association (U.S.), Chemical industry--Environmental aspects, National Paint and Coatings Association, Lawyers--Biography, International Medal