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This digital collection features a broad spectrum of materials related to the production, packaging, and marketing of food, including advertisements, printed ephemera, recipe books, and photographs. Subjects represented in the collection include food additives and adulteration, flavoring essences, and safety standards, as well as food-adjacent topics such as sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and margarine.

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  • Advertising35
  • Employees26
  • Scientific apparatus and instruments25
  • Corporations22
  • Food industry and trade22
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  • Dow Chemical Company19
  • United States. Food and Drug Administration12
  • Liebig's Extract of Meat Company9
  • Perkin-Elmer Corporation8
  • S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.6
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  • Photographs44
  • Advertisements36
  • Publications28
  • Ephemera21
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  • Image109
  • Text78
  • Mixed Material3
  • Physical Object1
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  • England--London13
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  • 2 items
    Photographs

    Household supplies sales display featuring Saran Wrap and Handi-Wrap

    • 1965

    Two views of a sales display featuring assorted household supplies, including Dow brand Saran Wrap and Handi-wrap. Initially developed for the U.S. Army to wrap arms and equipment for transport during World War II,…

    • Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
    • Subject Marketing, Dow Chemical Company, Consumer goods, Advertising, Plastics industry and trade, Food--Packaging, Plastics in packaging
  • 2 items
    Publications

    Chemical and Engineering News profiling Dr. Betty J. Sullivan (1902-1999)

    • 1948-Jul-12

    Two-page article from the July 12, 1948 edition of Chemical and Engineering News profiling Dr. Betty J. Sullivan (1902-1999).

    Betty J. Sullivan was born on May 31, 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and educated at the…

    • Subject Women in science, Flour industry, Chemists, Russell-Miller Milling Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.), Portraits, Wheat--Research, Food industry and trade, Sullivan, Betty, 1902-1999, Women chemists
  • 14 items
    Publications

    Dr. T. Taylor's reply to "Science", relating to the crystals of butter, animal fats, and oleomargarine

    • 1886

    This reprint is Dr. Thomas Taylor's reply to the magazine "Science" relating to his heavily disputed method of analyzing fats for adulteration. Dr. Thomas (1820-1910) was appointed in 1871 Microscopist to the United…

    • Author Taylor, Thomas
    • Subject Food--Analysis, Oils and fats, Margarine, Butter, Oils and fats--Research, Food adulteration and inspection
  • Publications, Lithographs

    Crystals of Fats, Butter, Beef & Lard, Representing Butter, Oleomargarine & Butterine

    • Plate I
    • Part of Dr. T. Taylor's reply to "Science", relating to the crystals of butter, animal fats, and oleomargarine
    • 1886

    Eighteen illustrations of various fats under a microscope. Some examples are under polarized light. Dr. Taylor was trying to create a method of analyzing different fat types to be able to judge purity of food against…

    • Author Taylor, Thomas
    • Printer Of Plates A. Hoen & Co.
    • Subject Food--Analysis, Oils and fats, Margarine, Butter, Oils and fats--Research
  • 150 items
    Publications, Illustrated works

    The Ice Crop: How to Harvest, Store, Ship and Use Ice

    • A Complete Practical Treatise for Farmers, Dairymen, Ice Dealers, Produce Shippers, Meat Packers, Cold Storers, and All Interested in Ice Houses, Cold Storage and the Handling or Use of Ice in Any Way, Including Many Recipes for Iced Dishes and Beverages
    • 1893

    Comprehensive book on the ice industry with content and illustrations on the harvesting, cutting and storing of ice; ice house construction; handling, transport and marketing of ice; the use of ice in refrigeration; ice…

    • Author Hiles, Theron L.
    • Publisher Orange Judd & Company
    • Subject Icehouses, Recipes, Ice industry, Ice
  • 3 items
    Ephemera, Pamphlets

    15 Delightful Recipes Prepared in a New Way

    • 1930s

    Promotional pamphlet Aji-No-Moto, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd. Designed to market Aji-No-Moto to housewives, the pamphlet includes recipes for a variety of…

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd., Rudolf Mosse, Inc.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Recipes, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • 2 items
    Advertisements, Ephemera

    Aji-No-Moto: A Real Flavor Triumph...

    • 1930s

    Advertisement for Aji-No-Moto, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • Advertisements

    Aji-No-Moto: Essence of Taste

    • 1930s

    Advertisement for Aji-No-Moto, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • 3 items
    Advertisements, Pamphlets

    Aji-No-Moto: The Perfect Flavor Blend!

    • 1933

    Advertising brochure for Aji-No-Moto, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • Advertisements

    Advertisement for K.T. Epicurean's Powder

    • 1930s

    Advertisement for K.T. Epicurean's Powder, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by the Kun Tai Factory, Shanghai, and distributed in the United States by Wah Chah Company.

    • Creator Of Work Wah Chah Company
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • 2 items
    Advertisements

    Aji-No-Moto: Essence of Taste

    • 1930s

    Advertisement for Aji-No-Moto, a mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • Advertisements

    Super-Seasoning Aji: The Perfect Flavor Blend

    • 1937

    Advertisement for Aji-No-Moto, a pure mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.

    • Creator Of Work S. Suzuki & Co., Ltd.
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, Advertising
  • 5 items
    Advertisements, Publications, Pamphlets

    Ac'cent makes food flavors sing

    • 1948 – 1954

    Advertising brochure for Ac'cent, a pure mono sodium glutamate (MSG) food additive product manufactured by the Amino Products Division of the International Minerals & Chemical Corporation.

    • Creator Of Work International Minerals and Chemical Corporation
    • Subject Food additives, Food additives industry, Monosodium glutamate, International Minerals and Chemical Corporation, Advertising
  • Photographs

    Peanut oil testing using Perkin-Elmer infrared spectrophotometer

    • 1970s

    General view of Dr. Giovanni Bigalli posed with a Perkin-Elmer Grating Infrared Spectrophotometer at an unidentified laboratory facility. Per notations accompanying the photograph, this spectrophotometer is being used…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Employees, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hershey Company, Spectrophotometer, Infrared spectroscopy, Corporations, Food--Analysis, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer instruments in use at Kellogg Company laboratory

    • 1970s

    General view of an unidentified employee operating a Perkin-Elmer Model 5000 Inductively Coupled Plasma atomic emission analyzer at the Kellogg Company Corporate Quality Sciences laboratory located in Battle Creek,…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Food--Testing, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Employees, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Corporations, Food industry and trade, Kellogg Company
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer atomic absorption spectrophotometer in use at Kellogg's laboratory

    • 1970s

    Close-up view of a Perkin-Elmer Model 503 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer in use at the Kellogg Company Quality Assurance laboratory located in Battle Creek, Michigan. At the laboratory, atomic absorption…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Kellogg Company, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Corporations, Food industry and trade, Food--Testing, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer atomic absorption spectrophotometer in use at Kellogg's laboratory

    • Circa 1975-Apr-21

    General view of an unidentified employee prepping a Perkin-Elmer Model 503 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer to analyze a food sample in the Kellogg Company Quality Assurance laboratory located in Battle Creek,…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Kellogg Company, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Employees, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Corporations, Food industry and trade, Food--Testing, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer atomic absorption spectrophotometer in use at Kellogg's laboratory

    • 1970s

    General view of chemist Harvey Beatty operating a Perkin-Elmer Model 503 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer at the Kellogg Company Quality Assurance laboratory located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Per notations…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Kellogg Company, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Employees, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Chemists, Corporations, Food industry and trade, Food--Testing, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer atomic absorption spectrophotometer in use at Hershey Company facility

    • 1970s

    General view of laboratory technician Margaret Kreiser using the heated graphite atomizer (HGA) attachment of a Perkin-Elmer Model 403 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer to test a chocolate sample for volatile elements…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Women in science, Chocolate industry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Employees, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hershey Company, Corporations, Women employees, Chocolate, Atomizers, Food--Analysis, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Chocolate sample testing at Hershey Company facility

    • 1970s

    General view of laboratory technician Margaret Kreiser grating a sample of chocolate prior to testing at a Hershey Company facility. Per notations accompanying the photograph, testing included an analysis of the…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Women in science, Chocolate industry, Food--Analysis, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hershey Company, Corporations, Women employees, Chocolate, Employees, Laboratories
  • Photographs

    Perkin-Elmer instruments in use at Hershey Company facility

    • 1970s

    General view of laboratory technician Margaret Kreiser using assorted Perkin-Elmer atomic absorption instruments at a Hershey Company facility to determine the metal constituents of finished food items and raw…

    • Creator Of Work Perkin-Elmer Corporation
    • Subject Women in science, Chocolate industry, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Food--Analysis, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hershey Company, Corporations, Women employees, Chocolate, Employees, Laboratories
  • 10 items
    Photographs

    Beckman Instruments (Japan) Limited - 50th anniversary album

    • Part of Beckman Instruments 50th Anniversary – Japan
    • 1985-Apr

    The photo album documents 50th anniversary celebrations at the Japanese subsidiary of Beckman Instruments, established in Tokyo in 1977. A number of pictured individuals are identified. Unused pages of the album have…

    • Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
    • Subject Anniversaries, Employees, Cake, Executives, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
  • Photographs

    Lee de Forest and Jonathan Zenneck at a banquet

    • 1956

    Arnold O. Beckman arranged a banquet for Lee de Forest (seated), at which he and Jonathan Zenneck (standing) met in person for the first time since 1912.

    Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of…

    • Photographer Photo Peuker
    • Subject De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961, Dinners and dining
  • 32 items
    Sample books, Publications

    National Certified Food Colors

    • 1930

    Sample book with tints and suggestions on the use of Natural Certified Food Colors in beverages, confectionery, ice cream, and other food products.

    • Creator Of Work National Aniline and Chemical Company
    • Subject National Aniline and Chemical Company, Colors--Standards, Dyes and dyeing, Coloring matter in food
  • Advertisements

    Dow Science. Creating the Brightest Ideas in Household Products Since 1953.

    • 1997-May-18

    Color print newspaper advertisement for the Dow Chemical Company is a photograph of various products DowBrands produces including Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner, Saran Wrap, Glass Plus, fantastik, heavy duty oven…

    • Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
    • Subject Dow Chemical Company, Food--Preservation, Cleaning compounds
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