Benjamin L. Hirsch papers, 1849-1993.

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Benjamin L. Hirsch papers, 1849-1993.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35597563

The collection consists primarily of correspondence, product advertisements, laboratory notebooks, and patents that Hirsch accumulated. Also included are toys and other items produced in the Hirsch laboratory; and published books owned by Hirsch, many of which contain his notations.

9.25 linear ft.

University of Toledo, William S. Carlson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7373296

University of Toledo, William S. Carlson Library

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Hirsch, Benjamin L., 1905-1995.

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Chemist, inventor. Born in Newport, Kentucky, in 1905, Hirsch began his career at an early age. He and his brother, Henry, started out in cosmetics. After World War II, Benjamin Hirsch created a flourescent zinc oxide pigment that would eventually be used in signs and toys. He and his brother then joined forces to create one of the most popular rages of the day--novelty toys for cereal. In cooperation with the Kellogg Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, the two made a marketi...

Kellogg Company (Battle Creek, Mich.)

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