Second centennial of chemistry proclamations, 1974.

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Second centennial of chemistry proclamations, 1974.

The collection includes a Senate proclamation (4 January 1974) plus a photocopy and photographic reproductions; a proclamation signed by Governor Milton J. Shapp proclaiming 1 August 1974 as the Second centennial of chemistry in Pennsylvania and urging all citizens to recognize Joseph Priestley; good wishes from the Royal Society of London to the American Chemical Society (July 1974); a letter from Roy A. Olofson enclosing the cancelled envelope (1 August 1974); and a newspaper clipping about the postage meter imprint commemorating the celebration.

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Pennsylvania. Governor (1971-1979 : Shapp)

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Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804

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Joseph Priestley was an English clergyman, political theorist, and physical scientist whose work contributed to advances in liberal political and religious thought and in experimental chemistry. He is best remembered for his contribution to the chemistry of gases. He relocated to Northumberland, Pa. From the description of Joseph Priestley papers, 1777-1835. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53101438 Priestley and Vaughan, amongst others, founded...

Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Senate

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