Box 81: Chester M. Alter Personal Book Collection, 1886-1954

File — Box: M104.0081

Identifier: M104.0081

Staff Only

Abstract

This box contains several books from Alter's personal collection on a variety of topics including chemistry, physics, and geology. The books are all in decent condition with no notable damage. This box also includes Alter's Masters thesis from Indiana University Bloomington (A Study of the Electrodeposition of Chromium, 1928) and PhD thesis from Harvard University (Investigations on Atomic Weights Nitrogen, Indium, and Radiogenic Lead, 1934).

Dates

1886-1954

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 standard record box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes Alter's professional and personal papers, correspondence, diaries, speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs, awards and memorabilia.