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Open University and Royal Society of Chemistry History of Chemistry Posters

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-515

Scope and Content

This collection contains twelve posters commemorating the history of chemistry, which were published by the Open University and the Royal Society of Chemistry. These posters cover the history of chemistry between 1800 and 1960, featuring the development of the disciplines of organic chemistry, atomic chemistry, molecular chemistry, industrial chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992-1997

Creator

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The Science History Institute holds copyright to the Open University and Royal Society of Chemistry History of Chemistry Posters. The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of twelve posters commemorating the history of chemistry published by the Open University and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Acquistion Information

The Open University and Royal Society of Chemistry History of Chemistry Posters were found in the collection of the Science History Institute Archives.

Processing Information

The Open University and Royal Society of Chemistry History of Chemistry Posters were processed by Kenton G. Jaehnig in August 2025.

Title
Open University and Royal Society of Chemistry History of Chemistry Posters
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created and encoded into EAD by Kenton G. Jaehnig.
Date
2025-08-12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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