Holton W. Diamond papers, 1933-1971 (bulk 1946-1969)

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Holton W. Diamond papers, 1933-1971 (bulk 1946-1969)

The papers are comprised of five series. The first is related to early work and ventures in the area of soybean emulsions as whipped cream. The second series deals with Diamond's work at Rich Products Corporation. Included are advertisements and photographic material from the Rich Products Corporation. In the third series, papers relate to his work in obtaining his six patents and his business venture as a chemical consultant. The fourth series contains manuscripts and outside publications on vegetable foods that Diamond used during his career. The fifth series has audio and visual documentation of lab experiments and statements on Rich Products court cases.

6.33 linear ft.

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Diamond, Holton W., 1915-

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Holton W. Diamond worked throughout his career on uses of soybean oil in creating non-dairy foods such as whipped topping, coffee cream and ice cream. In 1943, he got his start as chief chemist at the George Washington Carver Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan which was established by Henry Ford. During his work at the lab, he acquired the first two of six patents. After Henry Ford's death and a brief attempt to run his own company, he worked for American Maize Products Company in Roby, Indiana an...

Rich Products Corporation

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American Maize-products company

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