The Abraham Savitzky papers 1949-1989.

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The Abraham Savitzky papers 1949-1989.

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The Savitzky Papers have been organized into nine series based on type of material. These series include: Honors, 1957-59, (1983-86); Presentations, 1951-83 + [n.d.]; Manuscripts, (1949-69), 1989 + [n.d.]; Patents, (1950-68), 1982; Projects, 1953, (1964-70); Reports, 1952-64; Research, 1959-67; Data, 1960, 1976 + [n.d.]; and Correspondence, 1955-83. Within each series, items have been arranged chronologically so as to provide the researcher information on the way in which Savitzky's career and projects progressed. Items not labeled with a date have been placed at the end of each series.

2.75 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Chemical Heritage Foundation, Othmer Library of Chemical History

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Chemical Heritage Foundation, Othmer Library of Chemical History

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Perkin-Elmer Corporation

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Savitzky, Abraham, 1919-1999

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Savitzky was born on May 29, 1919 in New York City. He received his Bachelor's degree from the New York State College for Teachers in 1941. He obtained a Master's degree and Ph. D. in physical chemistry from Columbia University in 1947 and 1949. In 1950 he began a career with the Perkin-Elmer Corporation. Most of his work with Perkin-Elmer focused on computer-aided analytical chemistry, data reduction, infrared spectroscopy, time-sharing systems, and computer plotting. He retired in 1985. He hol...