Consisting of digitized materials from the Othmer Library, the modern collection includes works published after 1850. Strengths of the collection include general science, physics, chemistry, chemical technology, environment technology, and engineering.
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A Family of Odorants You Can't Overlook
- 1959-May-28
Advertisement for Pennsalt Chemicals featuring skunks holding signs with different Pennsalt product names. This ad was published in the May 28, 1959, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
- Subject Gas industry, Gas--Odorizing, Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
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Pick Your Winner! You can't miss with Pennsalt Odorants
- Gas Age, May 2026, 1960. Volume 125, No. 11.
- 1960-May-26
Advertisement for Pennsalt Chemicals' Odorants, featuring Skunks wearing sashes, each representing a different odorant. This ad was published in the May 26, 1960, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
- Subject Gas industry, Gas--Odorizing, Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
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Get Positive Protection to the End of the Line...With 'Sharples' brand Spotleak 1009 Gas Odorant
- 1958-Jan-23
Advertisement for Pennsalt Chemicals' Spotleak 1009 gas odorant, featuring a skunk running out of a pipe. This ad was published in the January 23, 1958, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
- Subject Gas industry, Gas--Odorizing, Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
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Merry Christmas and Warm Good Wishes to You....
- 1960
Advertisement from the Sprague Meter Company, featuring a blue flame on a red background, with the message "Merry Christmas and Warm Good Wishes to You for a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year". This was published in…
- Creator Of Work Sprague Meter Company
- Subject Sprague Meter Company, Gas companies, Christmas, New Year
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Field-Tested for Toughest Service
- Pennsalt 'Sharples' brand Cyclic Sulfide: Odorant 1013
- 1959-Mar-19
Advertisement for Pennsalt Chemicals' Cyclic Sulfide Odorant 1013, featuring a skunk on a yellow-gold background. This ad was published in the March 19, 1959, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
- Subject Gas industry, Gas--Odorizing, Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
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Carboseal Anti-Leak Advertisement
- 1958-Jun-12
Advertisement for Union Carbide's Carboseal Anti-Leak products, featuring a man smelling an underground pipe. The ad was published in the June 12, 1958, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Union Carbide Corporation
- Subject Union Carbide Corporation, Gas companies, Gas--Odorizing, Gas leakage
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Let our man fit an odorant to your needs
- 1959-May-14
Advertisement for Oronite odorants featuring a scientist holding a beaker up to a man's face, allowing him to smell it. This ad was published in the May 14, 1959, issue of Gas Age.
- Creator Of Work Oronite Chemical Company
- Subject Oronite Chemical Company, Gas industry, Gas--Odorizing
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4 items
A Survey: Women Employed by Utilities
- 1960-Jul-21
Survey adapted from a report by Middle West Service Company and published in the July 21, 1960, issue of Gas Age. This survey reports on women employed by utility companies, particularly gas companies.
- Publisher Harbrace Publications
- Subject Women--Employment, Gas industry, Gas companies
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20 items
Journal of the Sossiety of Chomical Industry
- 1899-May-02
Satirical journal issue created by the New York Section of the Society of Chemical Industry, with articles such as "The Analysis of Embalmed Beef" by T. J. Porker, "Song of the Soda Fountaineer," and advertisements for…
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679 items
The Roy G. Neville Historical Chemical Library, Volume 2
- An Annotated Catalogue of Printed Books on Alchemy, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, and Related Subjects
- 2006
Volume 2 covers L-Z. Please note that the physical item includes two inserts with color images that are not reproduced here.
- Contributor Roy G. Neville Historical Chemical Library
- Publisher Chemical Heritage Foundation
- Subject Chemistry, Rare Books, Alchemy
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25 items
The Chemists' Club: One Hundred Years in the Chemical Community
- 1998
A history of The Chemists' Club, spanning from 1898 through the book's publication in 1998. The publication also highlights the origin of the Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History, at the Science…
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8 items
Design for Success with Neoprene, The Versatile Chemical Rubber
- Neoprene from Du Pont: Neoprene Products from Reliable Manufacturers
- 1950
This publication, published in 1950 by the Rubber Chemicals Divison of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, illustrates the properties and uses of Neoprene.
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4 items
Roses from Rags with Putnam Dyes
- Circa 1920 – circa 1950
Pamphlet showcasing latchhooked rugs designed by Mary Rockwell and dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes, which were produced by the Monroe Chemical Company.
- Author Rockwell, Mary
- Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Monroe Chemical Company, Rugs, Hooked, Textile crafts
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3 items
Pages 374 and 375 of Chemical and Engineering News, Volume 34, Issue 4
- 1956-Jan-23
Pages 374 and 375 of Chemical and Engineering News, Volume 34, Issue 4. These two pages features Dallas, Texas hotel rates and a map of the downtown area for the 1956 American Chemical Society convention.
- Publisher American Chemical Society
- Subject Texas--Dallas, American Chemical Society, Maps, Congresses and conventions
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39 items
Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Outdoor Paints
- 11th Annual Progress Report
- 1964
The 1964 annual report, titled Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Outdoor Paints, was published by the Rohm & Haas Company. This report discusses how exterior paints performed on various materials and under different…
- Creator Of Work Rohm and Haas Company
- Publisher Rohm and Haas Company
- Subject Corporation reports, Emulsion paint, Gums and resins, Synthetic, Painting, Rohm and Haas Company
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70 items
Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Outdoor Paints
- 10th Annual Report: Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Outdoor Paints
- 1963
The 1963 annual report, titled Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Exterior Paints, was published by the Resins Department of the Rohm & Haas Company. This report discusses how exterior paints performed on various materials…
- Creator Of Work Rohm and Haas Company
- Publisher Rohm and Haas Company. Resins Department
- Subject Gums and resins, Synthetic, Emulsion paint, Painting, Rohm and Haas Company. Resins Department, Corporation reports
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36 items
The Diamond Dye Annual, 1910-1911: A Book of Helpful Suggestions
- 1910 – 1911
1910-1911 issue of the Diamond Dye Annual, which includes tips and tricks using Diamond Dyes, letters from users, and illustrations.
- Creator Of Work Wells & Richardson Co.
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Wells & Richardson Co., Home economics
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74 items
Latex
- 1928-Jul
This pamphlet, published in 1928 by the Rubber Growers' Association, was created to provide guidance for those seeking information on latex and the best methods for working with it. The preface, written by Henry P.…
- Author Stevens, H. P. (Henry Potter)
- Publisher Rubber Growers' Association
- Subject Latex, Rubber Growers' Association
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17 items
Neoprene treated paper
- 1952-Apr-07
Booklet titled Neoprene Treated Paper... published by E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company. The booklet contains neoprene, its creation, its strengths and resistance to different elements, and its uses.
Along with the…
- Creator Of Work E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Author Cosler, V. A.
- Addressee Denton, Eleanor O.
- Subject Rubber, Artificial, Paper finishing, Paper coatings, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
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63 items
Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Exterior Paints
- 9th Annual Report: Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Exterior Paints
- 1962
The 1962 annual report, titled Rhoplex Acrylic Emulsions for Exterior Paints, was published by the Resins Department of the Rohm & Haas Company. This report discusses how exterior paints performed on various materials…
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54 items
Neoprene (GR-M) Safeguarding workers handling synthetic rubber in the rubber industry
- 1944
This bulletin, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor's Division of Labor Standards, presents the findings of an investigation into workers’ exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in factories that produce…
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18 items
Putnam Fadeless Dyes : compliments of Monroe Drug Co.
- Successful dyeing with Putnam Fadeless Dyes
- Circa 1920
Booklet for Putnam Fadeless Dyes produced by the Monroe Drug Company. The booklet contains instructions for tie-dying, mixing and using Putnam dyes, color matching, and cleaning.
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32 items
The Charm of Color: Putnam Fadeless Dyes, The Safe and Easy Way
- 1948
Published in 1948 by Monroe Chemical Company, The Charm of Color: Putnam Fadeless Dyes, the Safe and Easy Way presents a comprehensive guide to using Putnam Fadeless Dyes. The work provides instructions for applying…
- Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Home economics, Color in interior decoration, Catalogs, Monroe Chemical Company, Color
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758 items
The Roy G. Neville Historical Chemical Library, Volume 1
- An Annotated Catalogue of Printed Books on Alchemy, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, and Related Subjects
- 2006
Volume 1 covers A-K. Please note that the physical item includes two inserts with color images that are not reproduced here.
- Contributor Neville, Roy G.
- Publisher Chemical Heritage Foundation
- Subject Chemistry, Rare books, Alchemy
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28 items