Alexander, Jerome, 1876-

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Jerome Alexander (1876-1959) was the pre-eminent American scientist in the field of colloidal chemistry, the study of substances neither in suspension nor solution, which was pertinent to many other areas of chemistry. In addition to translating a seminal work in the field, Richard Zsigmondy's Colloids and the Ultra-Microscope, he wrote Colloid Chemistry (1919), and edited and contributed to Colloid Chemistry: Theoretical and Practical, the seven-volume standard work in the field. He also published poetry and essays.

From the guide to the Jerome Alexander correspondence, 1908-1953, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Jerome Alexander (1876-1959) was the pre-eminent American scientist in the field of colloidal chemistry, the study of substances neither in suspension nor solution, which was pertinent to many other areas of chemistry.

In addition to translating a seminal work in the field, Richard Zsigmondy's Colloids and the Ultra-Microscope, he wrote Colloid Chemistry (1919), and edited and contributed to Colloid Chemistry: Theoretical and Practical, the seven-volume standard work in the field. He also published poetry and essays.

From the description of Jerome Alexander correspondence, 1908-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455548

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creatorOf Alexander, Jerome, b. 1876. Jerome Alexander correspondence, 1908-1953. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Alexander - Pease family. Alexander - Pease family papers, 1841-1887. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn H. S. (Herbert Spencer) Jennings papers, ca. 1893-1947, Circa 1893-1947 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Jerome Alexander correspondence, 1908-1953 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Rauch, Joseph, 1880-1957. Papers, 1900-1957 (bulk 1915-1955). The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
creatorOf Bailey, Alfred Goldsworthy. Book lists : 1950-1951. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library
referencedIn Jennings, H. S. (Herbert Spencer), 1868-1947. Papers, ca. 1893-1947. American Philosophical Society Library
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Colloids
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Death 1959

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