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This digital collection features selected chemistry sets, molecular models, and science kits used for both instruction and play, all primarily from the mid-20th century. Some of these objects were previously on display in the Institute's museum as part of the Science at Play exhibition. Materials in this collection also include lecture notes, such as Louis Pasteur’s on stereochemistry, as well as letters between scientists concerning the state of scientific education.

Molecular models

Disc Molecular Models
- Undated
Rectangular grey cardboard box with white writing and colored disks on sides; box contains a cardboard separator that divides the inside into four compartments and an instruction booklet; the compartments contain a…
- Manufacturer W. A. Benjamin, Inc
- Subject Molecules--Models
Molecular models

Harshaw Crystal Model Kit
- Undated
Blue cardboard box containing three compartments; two compartments hold a number of black and white stone marbles; third compartment holds four brass rods, numerous glass spacers, and sheets of thin paper; box also…
- Manufacturer Harshaw Scientific, Division of the Harshaw Chemical Company
- Subject Molecules--Models
Molecular models

Sargent Molecular Model Kit
- 1955 – 1965
White cardboard box with blue writing; contains black, blue, yellow, red, and green spheres as well as wooden and metal connectors.

Models kits, such as this one, are often found in laboratories and classrooms and are…
- Manufacturer E.H. Sargent and Company
- Subject Molecules--Models
Business correspondence

Letter from Benjamin Silliman to Messrs. Sever and Francis
- 1866-Aug-25
Acknowledges receipt of Sharplep's "Chemical Tables," and expresses pleasure at its organization and content.
- Addressee Sever and Francis, Publishers
- Author Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
Business correspondence

Letter from Ira Remsen to Charles F. Chandler
- 1877-Jan-01
Cover letter for preliminary circular in regard to Instruction in Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University.
- Addressee Chandler, Charles Frederick, 1836-1925
- Author Remsen, Ira, 1846-1927
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Chandler, Charles Frederick, 1836-1925, Johns Hopkins University
Business correspondence

Letter from Linus Pauling to Theodor Benfey
- 1976-Aug-27
Concerning possibility of publishing an early Pauling manuscript in a high school textbook or in an issue of "Chemistry."
- Addressee Benfey, O. Theodor (Otto Theodor), 1925-
- Author Pauling, Linus, 1901-1994
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Benfey, O. Theodor (Otto Theodor), 1925-, Pauling, Linus, 1901-1994
Business correspondence

Letter from Farrington Daniels to Theodor Benfey
- 1957-Feb-07
Concerns recommendation of Tom Newlin as a teaching assistant as well as plans for revising the Chemistry program at Earlham College. The last paragraph makes references to the current state of development of solar…
- Addressee Benfey, O. Theodor (Otto Theodor), 1925-
- Author Daniels, Farrington, 1889-1972
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Benfey, O. Theodor (Otto Theodor), 1925-, Daniels, Farrington, 1889-1972, Earlham College, Harvard University, Solar energy
Business correspondence

Letter from Joshua Lederberg to Frank Stodola
- 1942-Jul-06
Written by Joshua Lederberg while 17 years old, seeking permission to take Stodola's Chem s42C course, despite not having taken the necessary prerequisites.
- Addressee Stodola, Frank Harold, 1905-1992
- Author Lederberg, Joshua
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Chemistry, Organic, Lederberg, Joshua, Columbia University, Nobel Prize winners, Stodola, Frank Harold, 1905-1992
Business correspondence

Letter from Harold Urey to Frank Stodola
- 1940-Aug-19
Concerning appointment of Stodola as an Instructor at Columbia University.
- Addressee Stodola, Frank Harold, 1905-1992
- Author Urey, Harold Clayton, 1893-1981
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Urey, Harold Clayton, 1893-1981, Nobel Prize winners, Stodola, Frank Harold, 1905-1992
Plastics, Molecular models

Bakelite Molecular Orbital Model
- Undated
Black Bakelite cylindrical base with four steel arms giving it support; red Bakelite circles are attached to the end of each arm; the model itself is attached with a steel arm that protrudes upward from the base; model…
- Subject Molecules--Models, Molecular orbitals, Bakelite
Plastics, Molecular models

Bakelite Molecular Orbital Model
- Undated
Black Bakelite cylindrical base with four steel arms giving it support; red Bakelite circles are attached to the end of each arm; the model itself is attached with a steel arm that protrudes upward from the base; model…
- Subject Molecules--Models, Molecular orbitals, Bakelite
Plastics, Molecular models

Bakelite Molecular Orbital Model
- Undated
Black Bakelite cylindrical base with four steel arms giving it support; red Bakelite circles are attached to the end of each arm; the model itself is attached with a steel arm that protrudes upward from the base; model…
- Subject Molecules--Models, Molecular orbitals, Bakelite
Business correspondence

Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to potential Beckman@Science conference attendees
- 1999-Sep-24
This letter from Arnold O. Beckman invites potential attendees (and potential donors) to a conference on the future of science education in Orange County, California. This initiative to improve science education was…
- Creator Of Work Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, California--Orange County, Humanitarianism, Public schools, Education

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