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Experimental Station project files

 Series
Accession: 2247Identifier: 2247-II.

Dates

  • From the Collection: Creation: 1920-1966
  • From the Collection: Creation: Majority of material found within 1926-1962

Scope and Contents

Series II contains the Experimental Station project files. These records are further divided into five sub-series. Sub-Series A, Pigments research, consists primarily of reports regarding the testing of pigments during the 1930s. Sub-Series B, the Research subject file, contains files relating to various aspects of pigments and rayon research, as well as materials developed for the building and construction trades. Sub-Series C, the Alphabetical project file, includes memoranda and correspondence regarding cellulose film, viscose rayon, physical research, exploratory research in inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Sub-Series D, the Chronological file, contains memoranda and correspondence regarding ongoing research, as well as ideas and suggestions for possible areas of exploration. Sub-Series E contains files from Patterson's tenure with the Central Research Department's Physical and Analytical Division.

Extent

From the Collection: 17 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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