Collection: Papers of George Richard Smoluk

Scope and content

The collection is technical and contains no personal material. It deals with production and economic aspects of the plastics industry with a particular emphasis on polyurethanes.

Dates

Creation: 1949-1990
Creation: Majority of material found within 1960-1979

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

George Richard Smoluk was a graduate of Princeton University (B.S., 1949, M.S. 1951). He majored in Engineering with a particular interest in the emerging plastics industry. Smoluk edited the SPE Journal for a number of years and held several U.S Patents relating to plastics production.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 (.44 linear feet) (box))

Additional Description

Abstract

This is a small collection of reports and articles written and/or edited by Smoluk, all dealing with aspects of the plastics industry. His B.S. and M.S. Theses are included.