Call Number:

38

Repository:

Science History Institute Archives

Extent:

.5 linear feet (2 boxes)

Preferred Citation:

The Ernest M. May GATT related testimony collection, Science History Institute Archives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania..

Date:

1964-1972 (inclusive)

Creator:

May, Ernest M.

Form:

Archival materials

Abstract:

This is a small but important collection concerning events critical to the eventual demise of the domestic dye industry. As chair of the ICRC of SOCMA during the Kennedy Round of GATT negations in Geneva, May presented forceful argument against tariff reductions in an attempt to establish an american selling price for dyes and dyestuffs.

Ernest M. May was President of Otto B. May, Inc. and acted as Technical Specialist to OSR. His expertise resulted in his involvement in the GATT negotiations.

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1056804~S6

The papers are limited in scope, as they revolve around a particular set of events, rather than offering an overview of May's entire career.

Arranged as received.