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'''Chemical Heritage Foundation''' {{gives}}<blockquote>We work to build, preserve, and interpret the history of chemistry and technology, engaging scientists, engineers, and laypersons alike in understanding science’s effect on our world. Our goal is to advance the understanding of the roles science and technology play in shaping society so that the history of the field will be as commonplace as histories of nations and empires, literature, and art, and scientific discoveries will be recognized as crucial driving forces in modern society.<br><br>CHF’s four programmatic areas address specific parts of our overall mission:
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The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives. We preserve and interpret the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Headquartered in Philadelphia, with offices in California and Europe, the Institute houses an archive and a library for historians and researchers, a fellowship program for visiting scholars from around the globe, a community of researchers who examine historical and contemporary issues, an acclaimed museum that is free and open to the public, and a state-of-the-art conference center.  
  
*''The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History''. The Othmer Library houses our major collections of rare and modern books, papers of prominent scientists and organizations, and historical photographs. Together with our museum’s collections of artifacts, scientific instruments, and art, they form a valuable resource for studies in the history of science and technology.
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Four programmatic areas address specific parts of our nonprofit organization’s overall mission:
*''The Roy Eddleman Institute for Interpretation and Education''. The outreach arm of CHF, the Eddleman Institute is the operational home of the Museum at CHF and our magazine and podcast, Distillations.
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*''The Institute for Research''. The Institute for Research initiates, coordinates, and conducts research to foster dialogue on science and technology in society. Through the Center for Oral History and the Center for Applied History, staff and fellows capture history in the making and make it relevant to all.  
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Collections and Library
*''The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry''. The Beckman Center attracts and supports a community of visiting fellows.
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The Othmer Library houses our major collections of rare and modern books, papers of prominent scientists and organizations, and historical photographs. Staffed by a knowledgeable team of librarians and archivists, our library allows researchers to explore primary sources in the history of science and technology from the 15th through the 21st century. Our library, collections, and archives combine to form a unique resource for historical studies.
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Museum, Programming, and Distillations Media
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The Eddleman Institute is the operational home of our museum and of Distillations media. Museum collections include a renowned array of artifacts, scientific instruments, and art. Museum and communications staff members work with their colleagues across the organization to create exhibitions, public programs, and other materials that showcase our research and diverse collections.
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The Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry supports an international community of visiting fellows. As members of a leading research center in the history of science and technology, these fellows pursue their own research and publications. But they also participate in the life of the Institute, contributing to our public programs, Distillations content, and social media.
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Research
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Research Fellow Nick Shapiro.
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Akasha Rabut
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The Institute for Research produces scholarly studies on the nexus of science and society. Through the Center for Oral History and the Center for Applied History, staff and fellows capture the history of science in the making.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.sciencehistory.org/about-us About Us] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
 
 
*[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/arts-culture/item/104884-audio-tour-highlights-historic-preservation-flash-points-in-phillys-old-city Audio tour highlights historic preservation flash points in Philly's Old City], Newsworks, June 19, 2017.
 
*[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/arts-culture/item/104884-audio-tour-highlights-historic-preservation-flash-points-in-phillys-old-city Audio tour highlights historic preservation flash points in Philly's Old City], Newsworks, June 19, 2017.
  
 
==Info==
 
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*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://digital.sciencehistory.org/ Science History Institute Digital Collections]
 
*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://digital.sciencehistory.org/ Science History Institute Digital Collections]
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://www.chemheritage.org/events Upcoming Events]
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://www.chemheritage.org/events Upcoming Events]

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sciencehistory.org

Chemistry | Engineering | Life Sciences

The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives. We preserve and interpret the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Headquartered in Philadelphia, with offices in California and Europe, the Institute houses an archive and a library for historians and researchers, a fellowship program for visiting scholars from around the globe, a community of researchers who examine historical and contemporary issues, an acclaimed museum that is free and open to the public, and a state-of-the-art conference center.

Four programmatic areas address specific parts of our nonprofit organization’s overall mission:

Collections and Library library-staff-039.jpg

Science History Institute/Conrad Erb The Othmer Library houses our major collections of rare and modern books, papers of prominent scientists and organizations, and historical photographs. Staffed by a knowledgeable team of librarians and archivists, our library allows researchers to explore primary sources in the history of science and technology from the 15th through the 21st century. Our library, collections, and archives combine to form a unique resource for historical studies.


Museum, Programming, and Distillations Media chf-ff-april-2016-012.jpg

Science History Institute/Conrad Erb The Eddleman Institute is the operational home of our museum and of Distillations media. Museum collections include a renowned array of artifacts, scientific instruments, and art. Museum and communications staff members work with their colleagues across the organization to create exhibitions, public programs, and other materials that showcase our research and diverse collections.


Fellowships

Fellow in the library 2016.jpg

Science History Institute/Conrad Erb The Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry supports an international community of visiting fellows. As members of a leading research center in the history of science and technology, these fellows pursue their own research and publications. But they also participate in the life of the Institute, contributing to our public programs, Distillations content, and social media.


Research Marketing-Nick-Shapiro.jpg Research Fellow Nick Shapiro. Akasha Rabut The Institute for Research produces scholarly studies on the nexus of science and society. Through the Center for Oral History and the Center for Applied History, staff and fellows capture the history of science in the making.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us page.

In The News

Info