Metallurgy

This collection represents material created by several generations of the Booth Family. The material created by James Curtis Booth is professional in nature. Material by his daughters and other family members is more personal in nature. There are also literary works, some of them published by George ("Amyntor") Booth, the father of James.

This is a collection and primary and secondary source materials concerning a new method for refining alumina from clays. The method was patented and proved successful but failed to catch on due to cost factors. Collection includes Correspondence, technical data and schematics relating to the refining of alumina.

Correspondence, handwritten notes, and reports created by or relating to William A. Cowan.