Milton Harris papers, 1925-1987.

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Milton Harris papers, 1925-1987.

The collection contains scrapbooks, correspondence, honors and awards, speeches and publications. Also included are a collection of photographs.

12 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7628341

Oregon State University Libraries

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Oregon State university

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American chemical society

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Harris, Milton, 1906-1991

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Milton Harris was born in Los Angeles, California in 1906. He received his bachelor of science degree from Oregon Agricultural College in 1926 in chemical engineering and his doctorate in chemistry from Yale in 1929. An innovator, inventor, and a leader in textile fiber utilization, he developed shrink-proof wool, permanent press treatment of wool, and wrinkle-resistant cotton finishing. He revolutionized the razor blade shaving industry during his long association with Gillette. Milton Harris r...

Gillette company

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