Photographs from the Papers of William J. Bailey

Collection

Identifier: 1990-001-002

Staff Only

Scope and Content

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1071492~S6

This collection contains photographs, negatives, and transparencies from Bailey's career as an educator and polymer scientist. Images include William Bailey participating in a bullfight, group portraits at various conferences, teaching, candid shots and portraits. The collection also includes photographs of Bailey's awards, correspondence, and an exhibit of his work created by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Dates

Creation: 1958-1982

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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Background Note

William J. Bailey was a polymer scientist, administrator, and teacher. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Minnesota and studied with Carl S. "Speed" Marvel. Bailey researched trans diene polymer, and ring opening polymerization as well as degradable polymers. He was President of American Chemical Society as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes; ca. 29 print photographs; negatives; transparencies)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photographs and other artifacts from the career of William J. Bailey, a polymer scientist, educator and former president and board chair of the American Chemical Society.