Sub-series 1. Oral Histories, 1931-1983
Scope and Content
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:
- Wotiz As Chemist
- Materials Relevant to The History of Chemistry
- The Kekule Project
- History of Chemistry Tours
- Wotiz In The ACS - Lectures & Governance
- Personal Files
- Posthumous Papers of John Wotiz
- Miscellaneous Reprints
- Images
Dates
- Creation: 1931-1983
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains John H. Wotiz’s oral histories files. It consists of correspondence files documenting the institution of the American Chemical Society Division on the History of Chemistry Oral Histories Program as it related to the ACS’ various divisions.
Correspondence makes up the bulk of the materials in this sub-series. A small amount of accompanying materials, including an interview summary, interview notes, and a list of publications are also preserved here. (See also Box 8 Folder 2-3.)
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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