Sub-series 7. Mass Spectrometry Research Files by Topic, 1947-1990
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: 1947-1990
Sub-series Description
Arranged in its original order by topic, this sub-series contains mass spectrometry research files collected and maintained by Seymour Meyerson. The files in this sub-series represent research topics that were of personal interest to Meyerson and attracted his attention as an editor. Authors represented in these files include Henry Eyring on Quasi-Equilibrium Theory, Robert S. Mulliken, Einar Lindholm, Charles Coulson, John D. Bartlett, Robert Burns Woodward, M.J.S. Dewarr, Per-Olav Lowden, and John Shorter.
Article reprints make up the bulk of the materials found in this sub-series. Small amounts of notes, tables, and a flyer are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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