Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher)

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This box contains a glass goblet engraved with a seal surrounded by the words "British Ceramists" above and "Pittsburgh May 8, 1929" underneath. The seal appears to be a castle with three birds. The goblet is red with a blue stem.

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This box contains a microscope that belong to Alter in what we estimate to be approximately the 1940s or 1950s. This microscope was used by Alter during his time as a student.

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This box contains a large glass lens used for a high altitude camera. A note is etched into the service of the glass noting the type of lens and owner as well as a few other illegible notes.

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This box contains a piece of 30 gal. shale and a small bottle containing a sample of oil. Both pieces are resting in a piece of wood with a placard in front describing the contents of the sample.

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This box contains a sample of indium enclosed in a small glass case. An unidentified metal sample is wrapped in paper and housed in a small wooden box.

Abstract Byron E. Cohn (1901-1993) was Professor of Physics and served as Chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. His wife, Essie White Cohn (1902-1963) was Professor of Chemistry at the University of Denver from 1942-1963. They received undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Denver and earned doctorates from the University of Chicago. Byron Cohn was instrumental in founding the Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory. Essie Cohn participated in...

Abstract Collection contains records of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of Denver from 1950 through 2003. Collection includes correspondence, conference materials, meeting minutes, degree programs, faculty publications, lab manuals, grant proposals, annual reports, and proposals for the Science Building renovation. Also contains bulletins, curriculums, course schedules, advising documents, and staff member information related to the Department of Chemistry at the University...

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The Donald Stedman Papers conatin personal papers, correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and photographs. There is also information on his Fuel Efficiency Automobile Testing (FEAT) program and his Clean Air initiative. There are two (2) scrapbooks filled with clippings, photographs, and University of Denver publications related to Professor Stedman.

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This image shows Essie White Cohn in front of a trailer with a label that says "University of Denver Dept of Physica". The trailer is located at the Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory, where Cohn participated in several studies on the effects of high altitude on nutrition.

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Collection contains acedemic reports, correspondance to Dwight Smith, one (1) 1984 University of Denver Mission Statement, correspondance related to his time as Vice Provost, Dean, and Professor, and his personal notebooks.