Papers of Eugene George Rochow, 1963-1970 (inclusive).

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Papers of Eugene George Rochow, 1963-1970 (inclusive).

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Correspondence relates mainly to Rochow's professional life with specific emphasis for the years 1964, 1969 and 1970. His involvement in research is documented through letters with industrial and university laboratories and research agencies, such as Advanced Research Projects Agency and the National Science Foundation, and individual researchers. Includes several technical reports, curricula vitae, and lists of publications. Rochow's role in scientific societies, particularly the American Chemical Society, and as scientific writer are reflected in correspondence, reviews, abstracts, and meeting and conference notes. Also some material about the organization of the Harvard Department of Chemistry, including letters of recommendation and for staff recruitment. Other material includes course syllabi, examinations, laboratory instructions, and manuscripts, both published and unpublished, of Rochow's books. Related publications and reference material also available in repository.

5 linear ft. of mss. (12 boxes).

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Harvard University Archives.

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Rochow, Eugene George, 1909-....

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Eugene G. Rochow was born in Newark, NJ, on 4 October 1909. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Cornell University in 1935 and began working as a research chemist for General Electric. While at GE, Rochow discovered methyl silicone and developed a process now bearing his name to directly synthesize silicones for large-scale commercial and industrial use. In 1948, he left GE for an associate professorship at Harvard University, achieving emeritus status in 1970. Rochow won numerous awards, in...