Sub-series 6. Personal Files, 1945-1990, undated
Scope and Content
The Albert Bowers and Gwynn Akin Bowers Papers contain the professional and personal papers of British organic chemist and pharmaceutical company executive Albert Bowers and American pharmaceutical company executive Gwynn Akin Bowers. The collection is arranged into the following seven series:
- Albert Bowers Files
- Gwynn Akin Bowers Files
- Printed Materials
- Bound Volumes
- Oversized Materials
- Images
- Videotapes
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1990, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains Albert Bowers’ Personal Files. The files in this sub-series contain materials of a personal nature that were collected by Albert Bowers. A large majority of the materials in the Personal Files were created by or pertain to Albert Bowers himself. A handful of files concerning members of Bowers’ family, including his daughters Deborah Bowers and Karen Bowers, are also found in this sub-series. Single files concerning Syntex Corporation executive Dick Rogers and Governor of California Pete Wilson are also present here.
The contents of the Personal Files consist of a variety of materials. Certificates (including award certificates and certificates of appreciation) and correspondence are the most common materials found in this sub-series. Other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, lists, articles, programs, and press releases are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
215.873.5265 (Fax)
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