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Howard University Cooperative Physics Program for Developing Institutions bochure
- 1974
Brochure for Howard University's cooperative physics program for developing institutions. This brochure covers the objectives of the program, financial aid, and application procedures.
- Creator Of Work Howard University
- Subject Howard University, Physics, Physics--Study and teaching
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23 items
Proposal for a National Center for Computational Chemistry at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory of the University of California
- 1974-May-17
Proposal for the University of California to operate the Center for Computational Chemistry at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory.
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Letter from Moddie D. Taylor to William A. Lester, August 1974
- 1974-Aug-30
Moddie D. Taylor (1912-1976) writes to William A. Lester (1936-) about an upcoming talk Lester will be giving at Howard University.
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31M 49S
Where There's A Need, There's Hercules
- 1970s
Promotional film for Hercules, Inc., formerly Hercules Powder Company. Although Hercules, Inc. was founded as a munitions and explosives company, this film focuses on its other products and services. These include…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Hercules Incorporated, Cellulose industry, Corporations, Chemical industry, Polyester fibers industry
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54M 31S
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
- 1974
One of many in a series of annual Christmas lectures given by Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, a Lebanese chemistry educator who spent most of his career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The 1974 lecture includes…
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50M 36S
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri
- 1973
One of many in a series of annual Christmas lectures given by Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, a Lebanese chemistry educator who spent most of his career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The 1973 lecture was the first…
- Creator Of Work Shakhashiri, Bassam Z.
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Lectures, Chemistry--Experiments, University of Wisconsin--Madison, Christmas, Liquid nitrogen
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2 items
Tailby-Nason's Mentho-Terpenol Pain Reliever
- After 1880 – before 1970
Blue glass bottle, stained by residue from its contents, with metal screw cap lid and white paper label. The topical ointment once held in this bottle was intended for pain relief. According to the label, the ointment…
- Creator Of Work Tailby-Nason Company
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Quacks and quackery, Tailby-Nason Company
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3 items
Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative Wash
- After 1930 – before 1970
Glass bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand sanative wash.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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4 items
Lydia E. Pinkham Pills for Constipation
- After 1930 – before 1970
Bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand pills for constipation.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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Dye Laboratory
- After 1940 – before 1970
Black and white photograph showing the interior of a dye laboratory of the General Dyestuff Corporation, likely in Providence, Rhode Island.
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2 items
Paul Lauterbur's Coconut
- 1970s
Large, brown, hard-shelled seed of the coconut palm. One side of the coconut has a deep incision.
Prior to 1980 most techniques for obtaining NMR images produced only two-dimensional projections which were far too…
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Tintex Neon Yellow Neon Fabric Dye
- After 1970 – before 2000
Black cardboard box with a bright yellow design containing neon fabric dye. Dye instructions are printed in white on the back of the box. The powdered dye is contained in a paper packet. Dye instructions are also…
- Creator Of Work Kiwi Brands, Inc.
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers, Dyes and dyeing--Chemistry, Dyes and dyeing, Domestic
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Glenn Seaborg and Richard Nixon
- 1970
Black and white photograph of Glenn Seaborg (1912-1999) standing next to President Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994). Nixon has inscribed the photograph with his signature and a note, "To Glenn Seaborg, with best wishes."
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Glenn Seaborg and Lyndon B. Johnson
- After 1960 – before 1973
Black and white photograph showing Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) speaking with Glenn Seaborg (1912-1999). Johnson has inscribed the photograph with a note and his signature, "To Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg with very high…
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Glenn Seaborg and Gerald Ford
- 1974-Apr
Black and white photograph of Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999) introducing Vice President Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) for a talk at the World Future Society Conference, International Ballroom Center, Washington Hilton Hotel,…
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Dr. Glenn Seaborg Juggling the Atom Symbol
- After 1945 – before 1999
Large caricature line drawing of Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999). Seaborg is drawn bouncing an atom in each hand.
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Letter of recommendation for Percy L. Julian
- After 1964 – before 1975
A letter of recommendation written by Ray Fields Dawson (1911-2012) on behalf of Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975). Dawson is recommending that Julian receive an honorary degree from DePauw University due to his work…
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16M 53S
Computer Aided Resolution of Molecular Conformations
- First modeling prog master with ACTN, Lab of Molecular Biophysics, University of Oxford
- 1970s
Silent film demonstrating an early (1970s) computer program for creating three-dimensional molecular models and allowing users to manipulate those models using keyboard commands and a trackball. This film includes the…
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9M 28S
Molecular Modeling, Washington University
- 1970s
Silent video of a three-dimensional lactate dehydrogenase molecule imaged and manipulated using software developed at Washington University at least in part by C. David Barry. This footage, created by pointing a camera…
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Dr. Percy Lavon Julian honored at MacMurray College
- 1972-May-13
Two photographs of Dr. Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975) taken during a ceremony for the newly constructed chemistry building of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, named in his honor. This event took place during…
- Creator Of Work MacMurray College
- Subject Julian, Percy Lavon, 1899-1975, Chemists, Awards, Organic compounds--Synthesis, Scientists, Black, African American chemists, Scientists
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5 items
Litterbug
- 1970
A yellow game box decorated with an illustration of an insect-like character and several children. The box contains 1 game board, instructions, 1 spinner, 4 silver cardboard "litter barrels", and a bag of paper "trash"…
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8 items
Ecology: The Game of Man and Nature
- 1970
A white rectangular game box containing 1 instruction booklet, a stack of paper play money, 20 Luck cards, 21 Work cards, 24 Genius cards, 208 paper point tokens, 139 plastic rings, and 2 chart cards. The object of the…
- Creator Of Work Rosen, Richard H.
- Contributor Collins, Bert, Margie, Piret
- Publisher Urban Systems, Inc.
- Subject Board games, Environmental protection, Environmental protection--Study and teaching, Ecology
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5 items
Smog: The Air Pollution Game
- 1970
Rectangular white game box with "SMOG" stylistically written on the cover in black print. Box contains 1 instruction booklet, 1 quick start sheet, 1 game board, 1 paper pad of detachable score sheets, a stack of paper…
- Publisher Urban Systems, Inc.
- Creator Of Work Rosen, Richard H.
- Subject Board games, Smog, Air--Pollution, Pollution, Air quality, Environmental protection, Environmental protection--Study and teaching
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Clean Water
- 1972
A white game box decorated with a stylized illustration of the game title. The box contains gameplay instructions, 1 game board, a stack of paper play money, 4 plastic player tokens, 1 plastic die, 1 overpopulation…
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Business card of Percy L. Julian
- After 1961 – before 1975
Business card of Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975), African American research chemist and pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. This card reflects Julian's position as the Director of the Julian…
- Creator Of Work Julian, Percy Lavon, 1899-1975
- Subject Julian, Percy Lavon, 1899-1975, Scientists, Black, Chemistry, Organic, Nonprofit organizations