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Sub-series 1. Oral Histories, 1931-1983

 Sub-Series

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: 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

Contact:
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