Polymers -- Research
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Stephanie Kwolek photographs and videotapes
Collection
Accession: 2014-248
Abstract:
Stephanie Louise Kwolek (1923-2014) was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar. She worked for the DuPont Company for forty years. Kwolek's main area of research was polymers, including high-performance fibers. This collection contains photographs, albums, slides and videotapes related to Kwolek's career and achievements, including her work on Kevlar.
Dates:
circa 1920; 1948-2010; Majority of material found within 1970-1997
Stephanie L. Kwolek papers
Collection
Accession: 2607
Abstract:
Stephanie Louise Kwolek (1923-2014) was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar. The papers of Stephanie L. Kwolek chronicle her work over a forty year span at the DuPont Company. The collection includes patents, journal articles, awards, subject files, and speeches that were either produced by or aided Kwolek in her work.
Dates:
1937-2014
