Oral history interview with Thomas W. Mastin, 1994 November 14.

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Oral history interview with Thomas W. Mastin, 1994 November 14.

Thomas Mastin begins this interview by discussing his childhood in Indiana and the untimely death of his father. He then explains the origins of his interest in chemistry, his early career at Lubrizol, and his transition from research into management. Mastin shares his opinions on management philosophy and the place of research in the chemical industry. Finally, Mastin reflects on the changes in the industry, his receipt of the Society of Chemistry Award, and his continued interest in photography and nature study.

Sound files ; digital, mp3 fileTranscript : (21 leaves) ; 29 cm.

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Lubrizol corporation

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Chemical Heritage Foundation.

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Bohning, James J.

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Mastin, Thomas William, 1913-1998

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Born in New Castle, Indiana on 19 December 1913. Died on 31 May 1998. Education: B.S., Chemistry, Wabash College (1938), M.S., Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois (1939), Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois (1942). Employment: 1940-1941 Gelatin Products Company; 1942- The Lubrizol Corporation. From the description of Oral history interview with Thomas W. Mastin, 1994 November 14. (Chemical Heritage Foundation). WorldCat record id: 709782521 ...

Society of Chemical Industry (Great Britain). American Section

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