Sub-series 1. Biographical Research Files, 1960-2010
Scope and Content
The Leon B. Gortler – Knox Family Collection contains materials created and collected by Leon B. Gortler, pertaining to the Knox Family, particularly brothers and African-American chemists William Jacob Knox, Jr. and Lawrence Howland Knox. The collection is arranged into the following two series:
- Knox Family Research Files
- Publications and Presentations Files
Dates
- Creation: 1960-2010
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains research files created, collected, and maintained by Leon B. Gortler. These files concern various members of the Knox Family related to William Jacob Knox, Jr. and Lawrence Howland Knox.
The contents of the Biographical Research Files consist predominantly of correspondence and historical records. Other materials include an interview transcript with Lawrence Howland Knox’s son, Lawrence Howland “Terry” Knox, Jr., as well as correspondence, papers, and other miscellaneous materials pertaining to relations of the Knox Family.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
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