Call Number:

001.002

Repository:

Science History Institute Archives

Extent:

2 linear feet (2 boxes; ca. 29 print photographs; negatives; transparencies)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Collection or item title, Othmer Library of Chemical History, Science History Institute..

Date:

1958-1982 (inclusive)

Creator:

Bailey, William, 1921-

Form:

Photographs, Photography -- Negatives, Photograph collections, and Archival materials

Abstract:

Photographs and other artifacts from the career of William J. Bailey, a polymer scientist, educator and former president and board chair of the American Chemical Society.

William J. Bailey was a polymer scientist, administrator, and teacher. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Minnesota and studied with Carl S. "Speed" Marvel. Bailey researched trans diene polymer, and ring opening polymerization as well as degradable polymers. He was President of ACS as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1071492~S6

This collection contains photographs, negatives, and transparencies from Bailey's career as an educator and polymer scientist. Images include William Bailey participating in a bullfight, group portraits at various conferences, teaching, candid shots and portraits. The collection also includes photographs of Bailey's awards, correspondence, and an exhibit of his work created by ACS.