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Maximizing Black Potential in Science & Technology: Toward the Year 2,000
- 1975-Nov
Proceedings of the 1975 Science Symposium of the National Consortium for Black Professional Development, edited by Jean W. Hill. Includes a piece written by Dr. Samuel P. Massie (1919-2005) and a transcript of questions…
- Editor Hill, Jean W.
- Creator Of Work Massie, Samuel P., 1919-2005
- Subject Bradford, Robert W., 1931-2011, Massie, Samuel, National Consortium for Black Professional Development, Scientists, Black
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9 items
General organizational guidelines for the World Black Researchers Association
- Circa 1976
General organizational guidelines to World Black Researchers Association (WBRA), written by Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986).
WBRA, which was founded around 1976, was a group that worked against racial limits in science…
- Creator Of Work Diop, Cheikh Anta
- Subject Diop, Cheikh Anta, World Black Researchers Association, Scientists, Black, African American scientists
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Statues of the World Black Researchers Association
- Circa 1976
Statues of the World Black Researchers Association (WBRA).
WBRA, which was founded around 1976, was a group that worked against racial limits in science and technology. Its goal was to bring together black scientists…
- Creator Of Work World Black Researchers Association
- Subject World Black Researchers Association, Scientists, Black, African American scientists
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Letter from Andrew M. Sessler to William A. Lester, 1976
- 1976-Oct-19
Letter from Andrew M. Sessler to William A. Lester (1936-) about establishing a National Resources for Computation in Chemistry (NRCC). Sessler invites Lester to a NRCC workshop, to be held at the Lawrence Berkley…
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Workshop on a National Resource for Computation in Chemistry
- 1976
Overview of a workshop for a National Resource for Computation in Chemistry (NRCC) to be held at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in November, 1976. Documents include the workshop objectives and travel information.
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Letter from William A. Lester to Harry L. Morrison, April 1975
- 1975-Apr-07
William A. Lester (1937-) accepts Harry L. Morrison's (1932-2002) invitation to speak at the upcoming Symposium of Afro-American Scientists.
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Scientific Program agenda, May 1975
- 1975-May-01
Draft of the agenda for the second Award Ceremony for Outstanding Black Physicists, to be held at Howard University on May 1, 1975.
- Creator Of Work Howard University
- Subject African American physicists, Physicists, Howard University, Award presentations, Physics--Awards
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Second Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Black Physicists
- 1975-May-01
Booklet for the second Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Black Physicists, held at Howard University on May 1, 1975. The award ceremony honored Dr. Herman Branson (1914-1995), Dr. Warren E. Henry (1909-2001), and Dr.…
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Letter from Harry L. Morrison to William A. Lester, March 1975
- 1975-Mar-25
Invitation from Harry L. Morrison (1932-2002) to William A. Lester (1937-) to speak at the upcoming Symposium of Afro-American Scientists.
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Memorandum of Understanding Between the Energy Research and Development Administration and the National Science Foundation Concerning Procedures to be Used in the Establishment of the National Resource for Computation in Chemistry.
- 1976
Memorandum regarding the establishment of the National Resource for Computation in Chemistry (NRCC) between the two entities, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Energy Research and Development Administration…
- Creator Of Work National Science Foundation (U.S.), United States. Energy Research and Development Administration, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. National Resource for Computation in Chemistry
- Subject United States. Energy Research and Development Administration, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. National Resource for Computation in Chemistry, National Science Foundation (U.S.), Kane, James S.
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Letter from Fillmore Freeman to Dr. William A. Lester, June 14 1974
- 1976-Jun-14
Letter from Fillmore Freeman (1936-) to William A. Lester, Jr. (1937-) about proposals for the National Science Foundation.
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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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Once Upon a Christmas Dreary in the Lab of Shakhashiri
- 1975
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 1975 lecture opens with an…
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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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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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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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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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Endangered Species
- 1976
A box with a jungle scene illustration with several different animals. The box contains 1 instruction booklet, 1 game board, 20 Unknown Factor cards, 22 Action cards, a stack of paper play money, 38 wooden tokens, 4…
- Contributor Bernard, Walter
- Publisher Teaching Concepts
- Creator Of Work Powell, Jeffrey R.
- Subject Board games, Environmental protection, Environmental protection--Study and teaching, Endangered species, Wildlife recovery
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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
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Letter from Dr. Walter E. Massey to Dr. Henry McBay
- 1976-May-06
Walter E. Massey (1938-) congratulates Henry McBay (1914-1995) for receiving the "Outstanding Teacher Award in Chemistry." Massey reminisces about his time as a student of McBay in 1954 and expresses his gratitude for…
- Author Massey, Walter E.
- Addressee McBay, Henry C.
- Subject McBay, Henry C., Massey, Walter E., Scientists, Black, Chemistry teachers, Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher)
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Institute for Scientific Information Chestnut Street office entrance
- After 1971 – before 1975
A black and white photograph depicting the fifth-floor entrance to the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Chestnut Street office. The ISI was an academic publishing service, founded by Eugene Garfield…
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Portrait of Eugene Garfield
- After 1960 – before 1975
Black and white photograph of Eugene Garfield (1925-2017), a prominent American information scientist and pioneer in the field of scientometrics. He was the founder of the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), a…