Records of the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry

The Division of Inorganic Chemistry is a division of the American Chemical Society. It broke away from the Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, one of the oldest divisions of the ACS, because of a sense on the part of Inorganic Chemists that their needs were not being adequately met. In September 1956 at the Fall National Meeting of the ACS, a formal statement was presented together with the required number of signed petition forms and the Division of Inorganic Chemistry was approved for probation status. John C. Bailar, Jr. acted as its first Chairman. A slate of officers was appointed by the Council and bylaws were submitted and approved. After the one-year probation period, the new division received its formal acceptance in 1958.

The Division of Inorganic Chemistry established a triannual newsletter and held regular social functions for its members. The division experienced rapid growth of membership based on affordability of member dues and a rising interest in the field of inorganic chemistry. The ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry is currently active and is distinguished as the oldest Inorganic Chemistry organization in North America.

Sources

American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry. “Advancing the Science of Inorganic Chemistry.” https://acsdic.org/

Bailer Jr., John C. “A History of the Division of Inorganic Chemistry, American Chemical Society.” Journal of Chemical Education 66, no. 7 (July 1989): 537-545.

Records of the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry, Science History Institute Archives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.