Marvel, Carl Shipp, 1894-1988

Marvel was an organic chemist who specialized in chemical syntheses. Through his friendship with Wallace H. Carothers he developed an early interest in polymer chemistry which led to involvement in the U.S. government's synthetic rubber program during WWII. In the post-war years a series of interlocking government contracts led him to conduct research into the synthesis of new thermally stable polymers. Also active as an industrial consultant, he maintained a long-time relationship with E.I. Du Pont de Namours and Company.

From the description of The Carl S. Marvel Papers 1960-1984 bulk 1920-1988. (Chemical Heritage Foundation). WorldCat record id: 51457002

Born in Waynesville, Illinois on 11 September 1894. Died on 4 January 1988. Education: A.B. and M.S., chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University (1915), M.A., chemistry, University of Illinois (1916), Ph.D., chemistry, University of Illinois (1920). Employment: 1928- Consultant; 1941-1944 United States Rubber Reserve Corporation; 1944-1946 National Research Council; 1920- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois; 1961- Department of Chemistry, University of Arizona.

From the description of Oral history interview with Carl S. Marvel, 1983 July 13. (Chemical Heritage Foundation). WorldCat record id: 709780199