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18 items
Memorandum for the presidential directive on black colleges
- 1979-Jan-17 – 1979-Feb-15
Memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies on the Presidential Directive on Black Colleges, from Jimmy Carter (1924-). The first page of the memorandum was written by Lawrence G. Stewart (1933-2016),…
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9 items
Pilot Program to Increase Supply of Minorities and Women in Physical and Life Sciences
- 1979
A report by the United States Department of Energy which was written to develop a plan to increase the number of women and minorities in the physical and life sciences.
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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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6 items
AstroTurf® artificial grass sample
- 1977-Apr-09 – 1981-Dec-22 (Dates in use in stadium)
A square sample of AstroTurf® artificial grass from Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stadium hosted the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1971 to 2003 and the Philadelphia…
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Badische Anilin & Soda-Fabrik Dye Tin
- After 1978 – before 2000
A black, aluminum dye box with a pry-off lid decorated by green text and the Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik insignia.
- Creator Of Work Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik, Dye industry
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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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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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Institute for Scientific Information exterior view
- 1979-Jun-10
Color photograph depicting the entrance to the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). The ISI was an academic publishing service, founded by Eugene Garfield (1925-2017) in Philadelphia in 1956. ISI offered…
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Big Mama Legsavers Pantyhose
- 1970s
One pair of beige-toned, "Irregular" size stockings. The pink packaging features an image of three smiling women posed wearing only stockings. The stockings are described on the packaging front as "large…
- Creator Of Work Sheffield Industries, Inc.
- Subject Nylon, Spandex, Hosiery, Clothing trade, Textile fibers, Synthetic, Plus-size women's clothing
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Sugar & Spice Pantyhose
- 1970s
A pair of "Jet Brown" colored "Queen Size" pantyhose, or stockings, in original packaging made by the brand Sugar & Spice. "Queen Size" corresponds with size 2X. An image on the packaging depicts a woman dressed in…
- Manufacturer Sugar & Spice
- Subject Nylon, Hosiery, Hosiery industry, Clothing Trade, Textile fibers, Synthetic
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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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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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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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"neo-mull-soy" Baby Formula Product Can
- 1974 – 1979
A cylindrical, 14 OZ., aluminum can with six small holes in its lid. A light yellow-colored printed paper label covers the can. The label includes an illustration of the trademarked neo-mull-soy mascot, the Davee Duck.…
- Manufacturer Syntex Laboratories
- Subject Syntex Laboratories, Dairy products, Soymilk, Milk-free diet, Baby foods, Infant formulas, Alkalosis
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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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Sugar & Spice Pantyhose... We Made Them Just For You!
- 1979-Jan
Color print advertisement published in Ebony Magazine for nylon pantyhose designed to match black and brown skin tones. The advertisement targets women of color in the cosmetic and fashion industry affected by…
- Publisher Johnson Publishing Company
- Creator Of Work Sugar & Spice
- Contributor Ebony Magazine
- Subject Advertising, Hosiery, Hosiery, Nylon, African American women in advertising, African Americans in advertising, Women in advertising, Clothing trade, Advertising--Clothing and dress, Modeling, Nylon, Ebony (Chicago, Ill.), Textile fibers, Synthetic
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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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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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Acetest Reagent Tablets Test for Ketones
- 1970s
Two photographs depicting a test for ketones in urine, serum, plasma, and whole blood using Acetest Reagent Tablets manufactured by the Ames Company. Included in the photographs are a color chart used to analyze the…
- Manufacturer Ames Company
- Subject Diabetes, Diabetes--Treatment, Medical care, Medical supplies, Medical supplies industry, Urine--Analysis
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Assorted reagent strips for urine sugar testing
- 1970s
General view of assorted reagent strips for urine sugar testing manufactured by the Ames Company.
- Manufacturer Ames Company
- Subject Diabetes, Diabetes--Treatment, Medical care, Medical supplies, Medical supplies industry, Urine--Analysis
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Lilly Tes-Tape Urine Sugar Analysis Paper
- 1970s
Three close-up views of Tes-Tape Urine Sugar Analysis Paper manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
- Manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company
- Subject Medical care, Diabetes, Urine--Analysis, Diabetes--Treatment, Medical supplies, Medical supplies industry
