University of St Andrews Chemistry Department
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Some of the items in this collection relate in a general way to the history of the teaching of Chemistry in the University of St Andrews. Other items previously formed part of a more extensive collection containing printed books, manuscripts, illustrations and paintings. The collection related to alchemy and historical chemistry and was assembled by Professor John Read, with the aid of special funding from the University. It was familiarly known as the "John Read Collection' or "Alchemical Collection'.
John Read (1884-1963) was Professor of Chemistry at St Andrews from 1923 to 1963. His work covered a very wide field and he was described as "one of the most versatile of Scientists as well known for his literary accomplishments as for his researches in organic chemistry'. He was a prolific author, his publications illustrating his four major interests, namely West Country topography and dialect, alchemy and the history of chemistry, general organic chemistry, and his own research in stereochemistry and the chemistry of essential oils. Further details of the life and work of John Read can be found in Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society of London, London, 1963 vol.9 (per Q41.R6O2) which includes a full bibliography.
From the guide to the University of St Andrews Chemistry Department Collection, ca. 1350-1970, (University of St Andrews)
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creatorOf | University of St Andrews Chemistry Department Collection, ca. 1350-1970 | University of St Andrews |
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associatedWith | Beaufoy Henry Hanbury d 1795 |
associatedWith | Berthelot Pierre Eugene Marcelin 1827-1907 |
associatedWith | Black Joseph 1728-1799 |
associatedWith | Brown Alexander Crum 1838-1922 |
associatedWith | Connell Arthur fl. 1840-1862 |
associatedWith | Dobbin Leonard fl. 1880-1924 |
associatedWith | Flamel Nicolas 1330-1418 |
associatedWith | Irvine Sir James Colquhoun 1877-1952 |
associatedWith | Newton Isaac 1642-1727 |
associatedWith | Purdie Thomas 1843-1916 Professor of chemistry at St Andrews University, 1885-1909 |
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