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Chronicle of the Cruise of the Calco Corsairs, August 1930

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 album; ca. 88 photographs)
Abstract:: Souvenir album chronicling the voyage of the Schooner "Indra" in West Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the week of August 24, 1930 by employees of the Calco Chemical Company.

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Photographs and Ephemera from the Records of the Chemists' Club, 1863-1990s (inclusive) 1940s-1990s (bulk)

Extent:: 6 linear feet (6 boxes; ca. 608 print photographs; negatives; lantern slides)
Abstract:: Photographs and lantern slides depicting group members, events, and buildings associated with The Chemist's Club in New York City, predominately from the 1940s through the 1990s.

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Photographs from the Papers of Ernest Ludwig Eliel, 1960s-2000s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; ca. 14 print photographs)
Abstract:: Photographs from the career of Ernest Ludwig Eliel, professor, author, and one of the founders of modern stereochemistry.

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Photographs from the Papers of Daniel W. Fox, 1934-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear feet (2 boxes; ca. 319 print photographs; negatives; transparencies)
Abstract:: Photographs from the career of research chemist Daniel W. Fox.

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Photographs from the Papers of Myron S. Simon, circa 1962-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; ca.11 print photographs)
Abstract:: Photographs and polaroids of Polaroid Corporation employees and Nobel Laureate Sir Derek Barton from circa 1962 to 1990.

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Photographs from the Records of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry, 1920-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; 65 print photographs and negatives)
Abstract:: Black and white photographs, primarily portraits, related to the history of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry.

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Photographs from the American Chemical Society History of Steroids Symposium Collection, august 27-28, 1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; ca. 29 print photographs)
Abstract:: Color photographs taken by Leon Gortler of presenters and attendees at the American Chemical Society Steroid Symposium and Dexter Luncheon in 1991.

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Advertisements from the Dow Chemical Historical Collection, 1921-1993 (inclusive) 1936-1986 (bulk)

Extent:: 14 linear feet (14 boxes; ca. over 900 items)
Abstract:: A collection of print advertisements, leaflets, posters and other ephemera created by the Dow Chemical Company, ranging from 1921-1993.

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Dow Chemical Company Historical Image Collection, 1942-1998 (inclusive) 1963-1986 (bulk)

Extent:: 93 linear feet (93 boxes)
Abstract:: Photographs and slides depicting the facilities, operations, and products of the Dow Chemical Company, primarily dating from the second half of the twentieth century. This collection is Section 10 of the Dow Chemical Historical Collection.

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Birkinbine Engineering Company records, 1840-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: 75.0 linear feet (75 linear feet (79 box of records + photographs + maps and drawings + pamphlets + patents and realia))
Abstract:: The Birkinbine Engineering Company got its start through Henry P. M. Birkinbine. His son, John, gained early engineering experience through various water supply projects in and around Philadelphia; this experience later helped direct the Birkinbine Engineering Company’s involvement in many water-related projects around the country in the late 19th century as part of the improved public sanitation initiatives. The Birkinbine firm also specialized in mining engineering, both in the United States and Mexico. John also had a firm grounding in mechanical engineering through his work in the Weimer Machine Works in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. John’s interest in manufacturing pig iron from charcoal, combined with his knowledge of hydraulics, catalyzed his concern for the condition of forests in Pennsylvania and he became one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association. He also was president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, founding member and secretary of the United...(see more)

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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