The Kir G. Karouna Collection

Collection

Identifier: GB00-87

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1054911~S6

Dates

Creation: 1943-1996

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

Kir G. Karouna was the founder of an organization called E.A.O. New York (Electric Age of New York). He was a member of the Societe de Chimie Industrielle (American Section).

Extent

6 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Kir G. Karouna Collection is a collection of advertising materials generated by the paint and varnish industry.

Arrangement

Materials left as received.

Ownership and Custodial History

These papers were donated to CHF by Kir G. Karouna in 2000.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Karouna, Kir G.. Method of acquisition--Gift;; Date of acquisition--2000..

Related Archival Materials

Title--See also Chemical Heritage Foundation instrumentation manual collection, also at the. Custodian--Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia PA..

Review

This collection consists of a large number of handbooks and product specification brochures from chemical and chemical apparatus manufacturing companies assembled by Kir Karouna. Many of the industry documents are from companies that sell paints and resins, although some other sectors are represented as well. The collection contains a few clippings from newspapers and magazines on diverse topics related to the paint and resin industries. There are several folders of materials from meetings of the Societe de Chemie Industrielle. These documents consist largely of lists of speakers and photocopies and listings of attendees of the conferences.