Collection: Papers of Thomas J. Porro | Science History Institute

Scope and Contents

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1053745~S6

Although the collection bears Mr. Porro's name, there is very little in it actually by him. Rather this is a compendium of useful materials that Porro collected to aid him in his work.

Dates

Creation: 1958-1992
Creation: Majority of material found within 1970-1980

Creator

Porro, Thomas J. (Person)

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

Thomas J. Porro was a longtime employee of Perkin-Elmer working in the Sales Division which apparently had the responsibility for training new purchasers in the use of the equipment.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

This is a collection largely comprised of training materials prepared for various Perkin-Elmer made FT-IR analytical instruments.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Porro, Thomas J.. Method of acquisition--gift; Date of acquisition--2005..

Related Archival Materials

Title--For more Perkin Elmer related materials see also The Papers of Walter Slavin in the. Custodian--Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia PA.: Provenance--also located at the..