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10M 46S
AATCC: Your Leader in the Textile Industry
- Standards for the Textile Industry
- After 1980 – before 1993
Promotional video produced by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists to encourage new membership. Features then-president of the AATCC, William R. Martin, Jr. The AATCC is a professional organization…
- Creator Of Work American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
- Producer Horizon Video Productions, Inc.
- Subject American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, Textile industry, Textile chemistry, Career development, Congresses and conventions, Chemical industry, Dyes and dyeing, Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers, Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers--Testing
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15 items
Oral history interview with O. Theodor Benfey
- 1991-May-24
- 1991-Jun-05
O. Theodor Benfey begins the interview with a description of his childhood in Germany during the rise of the Third Reich. He tells of his experiences in England, where he was a student during the war, and then his move…
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5 items
Kroger Disposable Plastic Shopping Bag
- 1990s
A gray plastic shopping bag with red print. This bag, manufactured for Kroger supermarkets, has a #2 HDPE recycling indication, meaning it is made from high-density polyethylene plastic and can be recycled. Information…
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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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2 items
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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13 items
Oral history interview with Gilbert J. Stork
- 1991-Aug-06
Gilbert Stork begins his interview with a description of his childhood and family background in Paris. Stork and his family moved to the United States in 1939, and he decided to begin his graduate studies in chemistry…
- Interviewee Stork, Gilbert
- Interviewer Bohning, James J., Fine, Leonard W.
- Subject Stork, Gilbert, Chemists, Harvard University, Chemists--Biography, Columbia University, Emigration and immigration
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9 items
Oral history interview with Michael J.S. Dewar
- 1991-Jan-22
In his oral history Michael J. Dewar describes his education and long career in chemistry, both in academia and industry. He discusses his research and colleagues at Courtalds, Ltd. , his learning physical chemistry,…
- Interviewee Dewar, Michael J.S., 1918-1997
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject Dewar, Michael J.S., 1918-1997, Molecular orbitals, Courtaulds (Firm), Emigration and immigration
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3 items
Pneumocheck 61000 Spirometer & 76100 Charger Printer
- 1990s
Pictured from left to right is a printer made of black and beige plastic with a panel of buttons and two LED lights, the spirometer device, a black plastic unit with four buttons and a small LCD screen, and a power…
- Creator Of Work Welsh Allyn
- Subject Medical instruments and apparatus, Spirometry, Spirometry--Equipment and supplies, Racism in medicine, Racism, Respiration, Lungs
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Glenn Seaborg and President George H. Bush
- After 1989 – before 1993
Color photograph of Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999) standing with President George H. W. Bush (1924-2018) and a large group of students. The photograph is signed, "Best Wishes, George Bush."
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2 items
Glenn Seaborg
- After 1980 – before 1999
Black and white photograph of Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999) standing in an office space in front of a shelf of reference volumes and a wall of photographs.
- Photographer Glines, Paul
- Subject Seaborg, Glenn T. (Glenn Theodore), 1912-1999, Nobel Prize winners
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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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Glenn Seaborg strategizes football formations
- 1990s
Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999) stands with an unidentified man at a chalkboard. Seaborg draws an arrow to indicate a formation for a play in American football. The photograph is inscribed with the message, “Thank you for…
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LEGO Scuba Tank
- 1990s
A small gray plastic LEGO accessory shaped like a scuba tank and breathing apparatus. This piece was part of the Lego Lost at Sea Project, started by Tracey Williams.
On February 13, 1997, approximately five million…
- Creator Of Work LEGO koncernen (Denmark)
- Subject LEGO toys, Plastic marine debris, Plastic marine debris, Plastics, Pollution, Water--Pollution
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2 items
LEGO Dragon
- 1990s
A small black plastic LEGO accessory shaped like a dragon. This piece was found by Lucy and Edward Thresher as part of the Lego Lost at Sea Project, started by Tracey Williams.
On February 13, 1997, approximately five…
- Creator Of Work LEGO koncernen (Denmark)
- Subject LEGO toys, Plastic marine debris, Plastic marine debris--Environmental aspects, Plastics, Water--Pollution, Pollution
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LEGO Seaweed
- 1990s
A small green plastic LEGO accessory shaped like a patch of seaweed. This piece was part of the Lego Lost at Sea Project, started by Tracey Williams.
On February 13, 1997, approximately five million LEGO pieces were…
- Creator Of Work LEGO koncernen (Denmark)
- Subject Plastics, LEGO toys, Water--Pollution, Pollution, Plastic marine debris, Plastic marine debris--Environmental aspects
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7 items
McDonald’s “Recycle Here” Plastic Dish Set
- 1991
A 3-piece plastic tableware set featuring McDonald's Corporation character mascots, Ronald McDonald, the Hamburgler, Grimace, a pink "Fry Kid", and Birdie the Early Bird. The characters are promoting the eco-friendly…
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53M 54S
1991 Nobel Prize Ceremonies: Richard Ernst
- 1991
Video shot by Weston Anderson in 1991 when his colleague Richard Ernst was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Ernst's work on the MRI was based on earlier theories and instruments created by Anderson. The video…
- Creator Of Work Anderson, Weston Arthur
- Subject Nobel Prizes, Ernst, Richard, Nobel Prize winners, Nobel Prize-winning scientists
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8 items
Captain Planet & The Planeteers Environmental Game
- 1991
A blue and green cardboard box featuring characters from the cartoon television series, Captain Planet. When the planet Earth is in trouble, Captain Planet and up to five teammates work against polluting eco-villains.…
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25m 52s
Chemistry: Serious Fun
- 1991
In this video produced by the American Chemical Society, two actors from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro and Tatyana Ali, prepare to attend a new semester at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).…
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Unidentified employee of the Institute for Scientific Information at work
- After 1986 – before 1996
A black and white photographic view depicting a female employee 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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10 items
Oral history interview with Madeleine M. Joullié
- 1991-Apr-23
The interview begins with Dr. Joullié's description of her early life and education in Brazil. Her father sent her to Simmons College in the United States, where she received her undergraduate degree before obtaining…
- Interviewee Joullié, Madeleine M., 1927-
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Sponsor Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
- Subject Joullié, Madeleine M., 1927-, Chemistry, Organic, Women in chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Price, Charles C. (Charles Coale), 1913-2001, United States. Secret Service, DNA fingerprinting, American Chemical Society, Western Electric Company, Shell Oil Company, Weisz, Paul B., 1921-, Alzheimer's disease--Research, Chemists, Women chemists, Women in science, Emigration and immigration
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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…