Frederick Gardner Cottrell (36 results)
Cottrell: Samaritan of Science
[Frederick Gardner Cottrell] Frank Cameron; Ernest O. Lawrence [foreword]
Published by Doubleday & Company, Garden City, NY, 1952
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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1952. First Edition Stated. Octavo (21.5cm); publisher's cloth, blue topstain, in blue pictorial unclipped dust jacket by Sidney Butchkes; 414pp. Moderate edge wear to jacket margins, spine panel lightly sunned, corners nudged, else Ve…ry Good and sound. Ownership ex libris of the late chemist and bibliophile Sidney Ross to front pastedown. Surprisingly elusive biography of the American physical chemist and inventor whose electrostatic precipitator was the first device designed to eliminate air pollution.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 84. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 84.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 55 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 55.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page ALS from United States ambassador to the United Nations Adlai E. Stevenson II, likely to Cottrell, undated. In Very Good condition. Brief letter of thanks. On Stevenson's personal letterhead. Faintly creased, folded back along the left and right edges, lightly age toned. Written and signed by Stevenson in black ink: "Ad…lai E. Stevenson". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415066. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerTwo-page ALS from George E. Hale to Cottrell, dated May 20, 1920, congratulating him on his appointment to the directorship of the Bureau of Mines. In Very Good plus condition. Hale was a notable American astrophysicist known today for the discovery of magnetic fields in sunspots, and for his role in the construction of several…large telescopes, which themselves have led to the discovery of many astrological bodies. Letterhead reads "425 Rose Avenue, South Pasadena, California". Letter is age toned and faintly creased, but otherwise clean. Written and signed in black ink by Hale: "George E. Hale". One-page ALS from George E. Hale to Cottrell, dated June 12, 1921, inviting Cottrell to a lunch at the University Club. In Very Good plus condition. Written on a University Club folded card. Lightly age toned. Faintly creased. Written and signed by Hale in black ink: "George E. Hale". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415112. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from Robert Cecil, key architect of the League of Nations and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to Cottrell, undated. In Very Good minus condition. Brief inquiry on Cottrell's thoughts on the "problem of an international auxiliary language". Letter is faintly creased, with toning along the edges and faint smudging. Small pu…rple ink stamp beneath the address reads "Oct - 4 hec'd". Signed in black ink by Cecil: "Robert Cecil". Shelved at DuPont (Cottrell binder). This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415033. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerTwo signed letters from Woodrow Wilson: One-page TLS from U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Woodrow Wilson to Franklin K. Lane dated 20 August, 1918. In Very Good condition. Letter discusses a bill allowing the government more leeway in the acceptance of patents. Includes a copy of Lane's initial letter to Wilson about… the bill, and a handwritten secretarial note indicating Cottrell's interest in the letters. Wilson's TLS is on White House letterhead, with two faint ink stamps in the top and bottom margins. Faintly creased, with some wrinkling along the top edge and some scuffing on the reverse side. Signed in black ink by Wilson: "Woodrow Wilson". One-page TLS from Woodrow Wilson to Cottrell, dated 31 December, 1920, with original White House envelope. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus envelope. In the letter, Wilson accepts Cottrell's resignation as Director of the Bureau of Mines so that Cottrell can serve as Chairman of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology on the National Research Council. Letter is on White House letterhead. Envelope is lightly soiled and wrinkled along edges, with faint pencil writing, not in Wilson's hand, on the front. Flap is partially torn away. Letter is typed on one face of a folded sheet. Lightly age toned and foxed, with a faint crease where it was folded in half. Signed in black ink by Wilson: "Woodrow Wilson". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415079. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerGroup of four signed letters from notable U.S. Senator and creator of the Tennessee Valley Authority, George W. Norris. Group includes the following: One-page TLS to Henry Wallace, dated February 12, 1923, inquiring into the work of Cottrell's Fixed Nitrogen Laboratory. In Very Good condition. On U.S. Senate letterhead, lightly…age toned and faintly creased. Secretarial signature from Cottrell's lab beneath date. Receipt stamps on reverse side. Mildly wrinkled, with small rust marks on top margin. Some pencil underlining present. Signed in black ink by Norris: "G. W. Norris". One-page TLS from George W. Norris to H. M. Bain, dated February 14, 1923, referencing an attached letter not included here and requesting it be passed along to Cottrell's Fixed Nitrogen Research Laboratory. In Very Good condition. On U.S. Senate letterhead, lightly age toned and faintly creased. Secretarial signature and receipt stamp from Cottrell's lab near the date. Another receipt stamp on the reverse side. Some wrinkling and rust marks near the top edge. Signed in black ink by Norris: "G. W. Norris". One-page TLS from George W. Norris to Cottrell, dated August 1, 1925, discussing the outreach of some Australian scientists to him regarding Cottrell's work. In Very Good condition. On U.S. Senate letterhead, very lightly age toned and faintly creased. Staple puncture in top right corner. Signed in black ink by Norris: "G. W. Norris". Includes a copy of Cottrell's unsigned, typed reply. One-page TLS from George W. Norris to Cottrell, dated December 20, 1926, inquiring about the potential involvement of German interests in the operation of the Muscle Shoals plant. In Very Good condition. On U.S. Senate letterhead, lightly age toned and faintly creased. Some small smudges in the bottom margin and along the edges, with some pencil notation in the top right corner. Top left corner bears a small staple puncture. Signed in black ink by Norris: "G. W. Norris". Also includes a small handwritten note referencing German involvement in the Muscle Shoals plant, writer unknown. Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415077. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerFour-page ALS from the "Edison of France" Georges Claude to Cottrell, dated 25 Sept '24, discussing the relevance of Claude's work in ammonia generation to Cottrell's research in fixed nitrogen. In Very Good condition. Georges Claude was a French inventor and engineer known for his work in the liquefaction of air, invention of n…eon lighting, and the Claude process of high-pressure ammonia manufacturing; a collaborator with the Germans in World War II, he was later imprisoned and stripped of his honors. On Claude's personal letterhead, written on a folded card. Card is lightly age toned, with some mild wear along edges. Written and signed in black ink: "Georges Claude". 1-page TLS from Georges Claude to Cottrell, dated 21 Mai 1926, discussing the application of Claude's high-pressure ammonia synthesis process at the Belle, West Virginia ammonia plant. In Very Good minus condition. Letter is lightly age toned, with light pencil writing near the top margin and several faint creases. Moderate scuffing on reverse side, with some small chips and closed tears along edges. Signed in black ink by Claude: "G Claude". Shelved at DuPont (Cottrell binder). This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415026. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 56. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Enawene-Nawe Pages: 56.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from American mining engineer, diplomat, and philanthropist John Hays Hammond to Cottrell, dated June 15, 1926, thanking Cottrell for the birthday wishes. In Very Good plus condition. On "2221 Kalorama Road" letterhead, with light age toning and faint creasing. Signed by Hammond in black ink: "John Hays Hammond". Sh…elved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415058. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from President of the University of California Robert G. Sproul to Cottrell, dated July 28, 1931. In Very Good condition. In the letter, Sproul discusses plans for he and Cottrell to meet, and thanks Cottrell for his offer to promote the University of California's research efforts on the east coast. On University of… California Office of the President letterhead. Letter is faintly creased, with light age toning, and some rust marks and mild wrinkling along the top edge. Signed in black ink by Sproul: "Robert G. Sproul". Includes typed secretarial note acknowledging Cottrell's receipt of Sproul's letter. Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415100. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from founder of the Citgo Petroleum Corporation Henry L. Doherty to a Mr. Fairchild, dated January 7, 1933, on the subject of inviting Cottrell to stay at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. In Very Good minus condition. On Henry L. Doherty & Company letterhead. Faintly creased, with faint smudging and some scattered, small s…tains. Dog-ear fold to bottom left corner. Light wrinkling with small closed tears along edges. Signed by Doherty in black ink: "Henry L. Doherty". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415063. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from the "founder of modern public relations" Ivy Lee to Cottrell, dated February 5, 1929, inquiring about further developments regarding a Mr. Figard. In Very Good condition. On "4 East 66th Street" letterhead. Faintly creased, with toning along edges. Rust marks from paperclip in top left corner. Signed in black i…nk by Lee: "Ivy Lee". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415064. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from Italian senator, businessman, and geothermal energy pioneer Piero Ginori Conti to Cottrell, dated April 15th, 1932, on an upcoming meeting between Conti and an associate of Cottrell's. In Very Good condition. On Senato del Regno letterhead. Faintly creased and light age toned, with some faint smudging. Signed i…n black ink by Conti: "P. Ginori Conti". Faint pencil writing beneath signature reads "Prince Ginori Conti". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415065. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from American financier and statesman Bernard M. Baruch to Cottrell, dated March 12, 1925, coordinating a meeting between the two. In Very Good minus condition. On Baruch's personal letterhead, lightly age toned and faintly creased. Hole punches in top margin; rusted staple in top corner. Pencil writing on reverse s…ide. Signed very faintly by Baruch in green ink: "Bernard M. Baruch". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415060. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from businessman E. A. W. Jefferies to Cottrell, dated August 17, 1925. In Very Good condition. Discusses an experiment of Jefferies' regarding the production of Liquid Air. On Jefferies-Norton Corporation letterhead. Light wrinkling, some staple punctures, and a small closed tear in the top edge. Signed in black in…k by Jefferies: "EAW Jefferies". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415111. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from American geologist George Otis Smith to Cottrell, dated January 30, 1926, inviting Cottrell to a dinner at the Cosmos Club. In Very Good minus condition. On Smith's personal U.S. Geological Survey letterhead. Lightly age toned, with a faint crease across the center. Light pencil writing in the top margin. Faint… stains and scuffs present. Signed by Smith in black ink: "Geo Otis Smith". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415125. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerTwo-page TLS from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture William Marion Jardine to Cottrell, dated March 3, 1926, discussing the Department of Agriculture's preparation of an exhibit for the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition under a tight timeframe. In Very Good condition. On Department of Agriculture letterhead, printed on two sheets. Blind…stamped on first page. Mildly age toned, with staple punctures and mild wrinkling in the top margins. Light smearing to text. Signed in black ink by Jardine: "W M Jardine". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415122. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerFive-page ALS from W. M. Hutchings to Cottrell, dated March 21st, 1916, discussing some past difficulties in Hutching's chemistry research and Cottrell's progress in that area, which Hutchings requesting that Cottrell send one of his papers. In Very Good minus condition. Written on two four-page Cookson & Co. memorandum cards. C…ards are lightly age toned and faintly creased, with rust marks on the top margins. Small stains on the first page; pencil bracket in the left margin of the second page. Written in black ink, signed by Hutchings: "W. M. Hutchings". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415121. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS and one-page ALS from U.S. Secretary of War George Henry Dern. TLS is addressed to Cottrell, dated April 14, 1934; ALS is addressed to a Col. Waite, undated. Very Good minus TLS with Very Good ALS. The TLS discusses Cottrell's recommendation of Jim Elton for the next Director of the Bureau of Mines; the ALS requests… that Waite communicate with Cottrell and Elton about the "Great Salt Lake Dike scheme". Both letters are on War Department letterhead, with the TLS on a full-size sheet and the ALS on a smaller card. TLS is faintly creased and lightly age toned, with mild wrinkling and some rust marks in the top margin. ALS is more moderately age toned, with light wear along edges. TLS signed in pencil, ALS signed in black ink: "Geo. H. Dern". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415088. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star seller1-page TLS from American politician and important figure in the history of U.S. wildlife conservation and natural resource management Gifford Pinchot to Cottrell, dated December 9, 1925, discussing Cottrell's potential interest in a report of the Giant Power Survey Board due to its relation to his work in fixed nitrogen. In Very… Good condition. As the 4th Chief of the Division of Forestry, Pinchot, alongside President Theodore Roosevelt, helped establish the United States Forest Service, where Pinchot would serve as the first chief. At the time of this letter's writing, he was in office as Governor of Pennsylvania. Letter is on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor's Office letterhead. Very faintly wrinkled along edges, with some staple punctures and rust marks in top left corner. Signed by Pinchot in black ink: "Gifford Pinchot". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415096. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace to Cottrell, dated January 31, 1924, congratulating Cottrell on his recognition by the American Chemical Society as one of "thirty three Americans who have achieved eminence in chemistry". In Very Good condition. On Secretary of Agriculture letterhead. Faintly age…toned and creased, with faint staple marks and a Department of Agriculture blind stamp in the top left corner. Signed in black ink by Wallage: "Henry C Wallace". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415094. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerTwo-page TLS on two sheets from Australian physiologist and biochemist Thorburn Brailsford Robertson to Cottrell, dated 15th February 1923. In Very Good minus condition. Robertson discusses a report of Cottrell's, and its use in relation to the promotion of soil bacteriology research in Australia. On University of Adelaide lette…rhead. Lightly age toned, with several faint creases and wrinkling along the top margins. Staple punctures and closed tears in top edges. Pencil line in margin of first page. Signed in black ink by Robertson: "T. Brailsford Robertson". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415090. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page ALS from businessman Jens Orten Boving to Cottrell, dated 19th July, 1930, with Cottrell's ALS reply, dated July 22, 1930. In Very Good minus condition. The letters discuss Boving's arrival in Denver and meeting engineers from the Reclamation Bureau. Boving's ALS is faintly creased and age toned, with some wear and wrin…kling along the edges. Typed address is pasted in the top left corner, with rust marks. Written and signed by Boving in black ink: "J. O. Boving". The letter additionally bears pencil notes from Cottrell. Cottrell's ALS response is on a Western Union notecard, with more moderate age toning, light wrinkling, and faint creasing. Written and signed in pencil: "F. G. Cottrell". Shelved at DuPont (Cottrell binder). This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415022. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from M.I.T. President Karl T. Compton to Cottrell dated May 16, 1933. In Very Good minus condition. In his letter, Compton recommends Arthur M. Miller to Cottrell to be one of the directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Letter is on M.I.T. Office of the President letterhead. Letter is faintly creased, with some… rust marks along the left side and faint wrinkling along the top edge. Blue and gray pencil notation in the top margin; one instance of pencil underlining in text. Signed in pencil by Compton: "Karl T. Compton". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415093. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star seller1-page TLS from American politician (and later, U.S. Secretary of State) Dean G. Acheson to Cottrell, dated 7 June 1921, congratulating Cottrell on his acceptance into the Penguin Club. Also includes a bill dated Feb. 3, 1922, filled out by hand, likely also from Acheson, and a typed card reminding members to pay their dues. All… items in Very Good minus condition. Letter is on "The Penguins" letterhead, age toned and faintly creased, with wrinkling and rust marks along the top edge and pencil notes in the bottom margin. Bill is similarly age toned and creased, with an open tear in the top edge. Typed card is lightly age toned and worn along edges. Letter is signed in black ink by Acheson: "Dean G. Acheson". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415061. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page ALS from linguist, philosopher, and writer Charles Kay Ogden to Cottrell, dated June 29, 1933. In Very Good condition. In the letter, Ogden informs Cottrell of his travel plans, and expresses hope for the two to meet. The letter evidences Cottrell's abiding interest in the development of an international auxiliary langu…age, linking to Ogden's work in the construction of Basic English. Letter is on "Orthological Institute for the Promotion of Research in the Science of Language" letterhead, with typed information about the Institute along the top and left margins. Faintly creased, with faint wrinkling in the top left corner. Ogden's name in letterhead is underlined in red pencil. Signed in black ink by Ogden: "C. K. Ogden". Shelved at DuPont (Cottrell binder). This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415042. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from influential Polish-American philosopher Alfred Korzybski to Cottrell, dated March 21, 1928, requesting a letter of introduction to a Dr. Tollman. In Very Good condition. Korzybski is best known for his work in the creation of the general semantics branch of philosophical thought. Faintly creased, with some smal…l chips and closed tears along edges. Signed in blue ink by Korzybski: "A. Korzybski". Includes a copy of Cottrell's typed response. Shelved DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415046. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
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Contact seller4-star sellerOne-page TLS from Herbert Hoover to Cottrell, dated April 5, 1941. In Very Good condition. Brief letter of thanks. Letter is on Hoover's personal letterhead, lightly age toned, with mild wrinkling and faint creasing. Light pencil writing, not of Hoover's hand, in the top margin and above the address. Signed in black ink by Hoove…r: "Herbert Hoover". Shelved at DuPont Cottrell binder. This piece comes from a large collection of letters to, from, and concerning Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a prominent American inventor and physical chemist. Best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, a device which revolutionized emission-heavy industries, Cottrell rose to prominence for his endeavors to fund American scientific research through the establishment of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Cottrell was highly regarded by the other leading scientific minds of his age, a fact reflected in this collection of his letters with historic figures in research, academia, and American politics. Among these are Cottrell's correspondences with Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Nobel laureates William Ramsay (discoverer of the noble gases) and J. J. Thompson (discoverer of the electron), as well as exchanges with two American presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. 1415082. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed.
