Papers of William J. Bailey, (bulk 1943-1989)

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Papers of William J. Bailey, (bulk 1943-1989)

The Bailey Papers are relatively complete and provide a comprehensive overview of the man's career. They include laboratory notebooks, contracts and patents.

200 boxes (69 linear feet)

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American chemical society

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Bailey, William J., 1902-

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William John Bailey was born on August 11, 1921 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He completed his undergraduate work at University of Minnesota then did graduate work at University of Illinois, Urbana, where he was a pupil of Carl "Speed" Marvel, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied under Arthur C. Cope. Among his important discoveries was the first synthesis of an all trans-diene polymer. He was also active in the American Chemical Society. Bailey died in December of 1...

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

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The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) was founded in 1919. It is a union of national chemical associations meant to foster communication between nations and encourage the evolution and adoption of standardized nomenclatures and methodologies. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry is itself a member of the International Congress of Scientific Unions. From the description of Addenda to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)...

Cope, Arthur C.

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Marvel, Carl Shipp, 1894-1988

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Marvel was an organic chemist who specialized in chemical syntheses. Through his friendship with Wallace H. Carothers he developed an early interest in polymer chemistry which led to involvement in the U.S. government's synthetic rubber program during WWII. In the post-war years a series of interlocking government contracts led him to conduct research into the synthesis of new thermally stable polymers. Also active as an industrial consultant, he maintained a long-time relationship with E.I. Du ...

Chemtech Foundation

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American Institute of Chemists

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