The Eugene Jules Houdry Collection 1938-1996.

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The Eugene Jules Houdry Collection 1938-1996.

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These materials, compiled by G. Alex Mills, consist primarily reproductions of materials pertaining to Houdry's life. The reproductions include images, newsclippings, articles and lectures by Houdry, articles about Houdry, and Houdry's obituaries. Information about Houdry's loss of French citizenship is also present. Two unique and original items within the collection are Houdry's driver's license from 1919, and his certificate of U.S. Naturalization from 1942.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Chemical Heritage Foundation, Othmer Library of Chemical History

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Chemical Heritage Foundation, Othmer Library of Chemical History

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Houdry, Eugene Jules, 1892-1962

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French-American chemist, chemical engineer, and inventor. From the description of Eugene Jules Houdry papers, 1931-1980 (bulk 1948-1959). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77926534 Biographical Note 1892, Apr. 18 Born, Dormont, France 1911 Graduated in mechanical engineering, Ecole des Arts et Métiers,...

Mills, G. Alex

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Houdry was born on April 18, 1892 in France. In 1911 he received a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for his family's metal working business. In 1930, he moved to the U.S. He revolutionized the production of gasoline by developing a process for cracking low-grade fuel into high test gasoline. During WWII, he developed a single-step butane dehydrogenation process for producing synthetic rubber. After WWII, he founded a company entitled Oxy-Catalyst, and shifted his focus to reducing hea...