Sub-series 2. Miscellaneous Research and Correspondence Files, 1912-2015
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: 1912-2015
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains ephemeral materials created, collected, and maintained by Leon B. Gortler. These files concern various subjects related to Gortler’s research of the Knox Family.
The contents of the Miscellaneous Research and Correspondence Files consist mainly of publications, correspondence, and notes about the Knox Family. The materials collected here represent pieces of research and correspondence that are supplementary to the larger collection.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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