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Series II. Correspondence Files, 1902-1956

 Series
Identifier: II

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The James Cloyd Papers contain the personal and professional papers of American chemical engineer James Cloyd Downs. The collection is arranged into the following six series:

From the Collection:
  1. Diaries
  2. Correspondence Files
  3. Downs Cell Files
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. Printed Materials
  6. Photographs

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-1956

Series Description

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this series contains James Cloyd Downs’ correspondence files. The files in this series provide a very limited amount of information regarding Downs’ personal and business affairs. Single files containing Downs’ correspondence with Niagara Electro Chemical Company and Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical Company are found in this series. A file containing correspondence regarding Downs’ being awarded the Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal is also preserved here.

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
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