Photographs from the Records of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry
Scope and Content
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This collection consists of sixty-five black and white print photographs and negatives related to the history of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry from 1920 to 1976. The bulk of the collection is made up of portraits of former Division Chairmen; notable individuals include Harold Hibbert, Clifford Burves, Herman Mark, and Orland Battista. Several snapshots from Division meetings circa 1954 complete the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1976
Restrictions on Access
Unrestriced.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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Background Note
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Cellulose Chemistry began as a section within the ACS Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry and subsequently became its own chartered division of ACS in 1922. In 1961, the section was renamed the Division of Cellulose, Wood, and Fiber Chemistry. The section was subsequently renamed the Cellulose, Paper, and Textile Division in 1973 and is currently known as the Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box; 65 print photographs and negatives)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Black and white photographs, primarily portraits, related to the history of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry.
Ownership and Custodial History
Separated from the Records of the American Chemical Society Division of Cellulose Chemistry, 1919-1985; Deposited by Don F. Durso, 1985.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Durson, Don F. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--1985. Accession number--Old accession 85:1.
Subject
- American Chemical Society. Division of Cellulose Chemistry (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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