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Series III. Patents, 1925-1953

 Series
Identifier: III

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The John M. Weiss Papers contain the professional papers of American chemical engineer John M. Weiss. The papers span the years 1918 to 1961, a range which covers a large portion of Weiss’ career. A majority of the collection materials consist of materials generated as a result of his consulting practice. The addendum to this collection (Series VI), consists of notes compiled by Weiss on chemical subjects that interested him.

The John M. Weiss Papers are rich in technical information about various chemical processes and engineering plants with which Weiss dealt. His interests in maleic acid, maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride, and synthetic phenol are well represented.

The collection is arranged into the following six series:

From the Collection:
  1. Acids
  2. Maleic Anhydride
  3. Patents
  4. Phthalic Anhydride
  5. Synthetic Phenol
  6. Addendum - John Weiss Notebooks

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-1953

Series Description

This series contains United States patents awarded to John M. Weiss between 1925 and 1953.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
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