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Series II. Materials Relevant to The History of Chemistry, 1927-1990, undated

 Series
Identifier: II

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Papers of John H. Wotiz contain the personal and professional papers of Czech organic chemist and science historian John H. Wotiz. The collection offers a fairly comprehensive overview of Wotiz’s career. His work with the ACS Division on the History of Chemistry (HIST) and the ACS Speakers Service is also well-documented. The collection is arranged into the following nine series:

From the Collection:
  1. Wotiz As Chemist
  2. Materials Relevant to The History of Chemistry
  3. The Kekule Project
  4. History of Chemistry Tours
  5. Wotiz In The ACS - Lectures & Governance
  6. Personal Files
  7. Posthumous Papers of John Wotiz
  8. Miscellaneous Reprints
  9. Images

Dates

  • Creation: 1927-1990, undated

Series Description

During the later portion of his career, John H. Wotiz became increasingly interested in the history of chemistry. This series contains files documenting his historical research activities and his teaching of the history of chemistry. The contents of this series are arranged into the following six sub-series:

  1. Oral Histories
  2. “History of Chemistry” Lecture Slides
  3. Science Museums
  4. “Story Behind the Story” Pieces
  5. Center for the History of Chemistry (CHOC)
  6. Historical Figures - Research Files & Dexter Award Files

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
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