Sub-series 6. Mass Spectrometry Research Files by Author, 1950-1996
Scope and Content
The Papers of Seymour Meyerson contain the personal papers of American analytical chemist and historian of mass spectrometry Seymour Meyerson. The contents of this collection document Meyerson’s professional career at Standard Oil Company (Indiana) and his retirement career as a historian of mass spectrometry. The files in this collection also document the early use of mass spectrometry in the petroleum industry.
The Papers of Seymour Meyerson are arranged into the following six series:
- Mass Spectrometry
- Meeting Notes
- Professional Life
- Publications
- Supplementary Files
- Addenda to the Collection
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1996
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by author, this sub-series contains mass spectrometry research files collected and maintained by Seymour Meyerson. The files in this sub-series represent mass spectrometry research conducted by other scientists that was of interest to Meyerson. The files are identified by the last name of the primary author only. Some of the files also contain reprints by authors other than the main one, whose works were either commented upon by Meyerson or served as an inspiration to him.
Article reprints and correspondence are the most common materials found in this sub-series. Small amounts of data, articles, notes, and a Ph.D. dissertation are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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