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Series III. Miscellaneous Files, 1977-2006, undated

 Series
Identifier: III

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Roger R. Festa Papers contain the personal and professional papers of American chemistry educator Roger R. Festa. The materials in this collection mainly document Festa’s activities with the American Institute of Chemists and the American Chemical Society. The Roger R. Festa Papers are arranged into the following five series:

From the Collection:
  1. American Institute of Chemists Files
  2. American Chemical Society Files
  3. Miscellaneous Files
  4. Audiocassettes
  5. Images

Dates

  • Creation: 1977-2006, undated

Series Description

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this series contains Roger R. Festa’s Miscellaneous Files. These files mainly document a few of Festa’s various professional activities, including his participation in meetings and symposia, participation in Central Connecticut State College’s Sci-Math Project, co-authoring the Chem 13 News newsletter article “The Monthly Abstract: Reinforcement of Language Arts Skills in the Chemistry Curriculum”, and consultant work for Norwalk State Technical College. A handful of Festa’s personal items are also present here.

The contents of the Miscellaneous Files consist of a variety of materials. Letters, newsletters, and magazine articles are the most common materials found in this series. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, memoranda, two posters, an 8-inch floppy disk, and a watercolor painting are preserved in these files as well.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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