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Landmark designation
The American Chemical Society designated the Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial Collection in the History of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania a National Historic Chemical Landmark on March 16, 2000. The plaque commemorating the event reads:
The Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial Collection in the History of Chemistry is one of the oldest, most diverse, and most significant collections of chemistry books, manuscripts, and images in the United States. During more than 40 years at the University of Pennsylvania, Edgar Fahs Smith (1854-1928) shared his great interest in the culture and history of chemistry through teaching, lecturing, and writing. The collection began as Smith's personal library and at his death consisted of some 3000 printed volumes, 600 manuscripts, and 1800 images; since then it has grown to more than 15,000 volumes, 100 linear feet of manuscripts, and 4000 images. The collection remains an essential resource for historians and chemists alike.
Edgar Fahs Smith and the history of chemistry in America |
The collection
Edgar Fahs Smith: Biography |
Landmark designation |
Further reading and acknowledgments
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