Sub-series 2. Slides and Transparencies, 1964-1983, undated
Scope and Content
The Max Tishler Papers contain the personal papers of American chemist Max Tishler. The collection is arranged into the following nine series:
- Correspondence
- Riboflavin Research Files
- Subject Files
- Printed Materials
- Books
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Artifacts
- Oversized
- Photographic Materials
Dates
- Creation: 1964-1983, undated
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by format and by subject, this sub-series contains Max Tishler’s slide and transparency collection. A large majority of the images in this sub-series were either created by Tishler himself or prepared for him by Wesleyan University staff. A small number of images created by Merck and Company, Incorporated are also found here. Many of the slides in this sub-series were used by Tishler in his classroom and conference presentations.
Slides concerning scientific research conducted by Tishler make up the bulk of this sub-series, which include, but are not limited to, those of chemical equations, graphs, and slide show text and illustrations. A few slides pertaining to Alexander Fleming and the development of penicillin, and a few slides of flowers are also found in this sub-series. A handful of slides of Merck and Company facilities and two transparencies of a portrait painting of Max Tishler are found here as well.
Note – Item level cataloging may be available, consult Image Archives.
Repository Details
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