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Purdue University. Department of Chemistry

 Organization

Biography

The Department of Chemistry was formed in 1874 and was a staple as one of the founding programs of the University. The department belongs to the College of Science and students can pursue one of two deprees: A bachelor of science in chemistry or a bachelor of science with chemistry as a field of study.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Herbert C. Brown papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 4
Scope and Contents

The Herbert C. Brown Papers [360 cubic feet] document the professional life and some of the personal life of Herbert Brown, winner of the 1979 Nobel Prize for Chemistry and former Purdue University professor. The collection consists of professional papers, personal papers, publications, professional and personal correspondence, research records, university and departmental papers, graduate student work and records, photographs, awards, memorabilia, and artwork.

Dates: 1928-2005; Other: Majority of material found in 1940s-1990s; Other: Date acquired: 06/12/2005
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections