The Herman Elbert Schroeder collection of personal papers, 1915-1989.

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The Herman Elbert Schroeder collection of personal papers, 1915-1989.

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The Herman Elbert Schroeder papers are a mixed collection of documents and memorabilia covering his family and professional life. Personal items cover the Schroeder family history, biographical data, childhood and education, retirement letters, funeral plans, and notes on the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn where Schroeder grew up. Schroeder's professional life is covered by copies of some research papers, articles and patents, mostly on elastomers and particularly the history and chronology of neoprene. There are also biographical sketches of other DuPont scientists and a photo of the Gossamer Albatross, a muscle-powered airplane sponsored by DuPont. Materials relating to awards and honors include a copy of Schroeder's remarks at a Nobel Prize banquet for Ernst Ruska, materials relating to the 1987 Nobel Prize awarded to fellow DuPont chemist Charles J. Pedersen, correspondence regarding Schroeder's own numerous awards and honors, and his actual Lavoisier Medal.

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