Milton Harris Papers, 1925-1996

Includes a photo of Harris at a ground-breaking ceremony.

Regarding Harris's retirement from the Gillette Corporation.

Regarding Harris's expression of congratulations following Roberts' receipt of the 1987 Priestley Medal.

Regarding the involvement of the Milton Harris Charitable Trust with the Yale Department of Chemistry.

30 green and white paper tags for Harriset Washable Wool

Included with them is a handwritten envelope with Harris' home address.

Notebook in which Harris details his research and experiments on the solubility of silk.

Notebook in which Harris documents his March 1978 trip to China.

Notebook documenting Harris' research on chemical equilibrium; phase changes; one-, two- and three-component systems; and transition temperatures. The notebook also contains graphs and chemical equations.

Notebook recording Harris' research in organic chemistry; contains many chemical equations and diagrams.

Notebook documenting Harris' research on paraffins, halogen derivatives, alcohols, esters, metallo-organic compounds, and other elements of chemistry.

The frontispiece of this volume include 4 unique photographic prints of Milton Harris.

This scrapbook is comprised predominately of clippings from newspapers (local, regional, and national) and industry publications (such as Science News Letter, Women's Wear Daily, and Rayon Textile Monthly) from 1946 to 1950. Topics include milestones in Harris' career; textile industry lectures and conferences events; and advancements in textile production such as moth-resistant wool, improved fabric dyes, wool reprocessing, shrink-proof wool, and wrinkle-resistant fabric. The scrapbook also includes several photographs, programs, advertisements. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of photos and text documenting the first ten years of Harris Research Laboratories, Inc. The scrapbook includes a narrative, lists of staff and personnel changes, acknowledgments, and photographs of the lab and personnel. This item has been disbound. A complete list of the items in this scrabook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of clippings from newspapers and industry publications including Chemical Week and Textile Age; advertisements, flyers, and programs; postcards and greeting cards; certificates; photographs; and a poem. Many of the items document Harris' professional successes including textile research, business development, and involvement in industry organizations such as the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemists. The scrapbook also includes Harris' 1923 diploma from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon and an autographed photo of Bob Hope. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of materials predominately documenting Harris' career from 1951-1958. It includes clippings from newspapers, periodicals, and industry publications such as Knitted Outwear Times, American Dyestuff Reporter, and The Textile Engineer with topics including advancements in textile products, industry events, the acquisition of Harris Research by Gillette Co., and Harris' appointment to Gillette Research Director; programs, photographs, and other ephemera from conferences, lectures, and award ceremonies hosted by the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemists, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and other scientific and industry organizations; advertisements, brochures, and other promotional materials for the "Harriset" process; and correspondence, memoranda, and press releases. The scrapbook also includes materials documenting moments in Harris' career starting as early as 1929. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of materials documenting Harris' career from 1960-1970. It includes programs, press releases, and other ephemera from numerous industry events and organizations such as the American Society of Testing Materials and the American Chemical Society; clippings from newspapers, periodicals, and industry publications such as Air Engineering, The Capital Chemist, PR Catalyst, and Chemical Purchasing with topics including Harris' receipt of the 1970 Perkin Medal, support for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 presidential election, and the importance of growing the science and technology industries in the United States; correspondence; and photographs. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of materials relating to Harris' receipt of the 1970 Perkin Medal, an award from the American Section of the Society of Chemical Industry recognizing "innovations in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development." It includes photographs, newspaper clipping, correspondence, a program from the Perkin Award Dinner, and other materials documenting the award. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This album appears to have been assembled by A.T. Buecher to document a visit between Buecher and Harris in April 1975. The album includes the inscription "To my very good friend Milton Harris. Come back again soon" and several photos of Harris and Buecher. A complete list of the items in this photograph album is viewable here.

This album is comprised of more than twenty photographs of Harris celebrating his 70th birthday with friends and family. The album also include a letter from Harvey and Cora Alter to Harris dated May 21, 1976. This item has been disbound. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of materials documenting Harris' professional achievements from 1966-1981. It includes clippings from newspapers and industry publications such as Chemical and Engineering News, The Nucleus, and Oil, Paint, and Textile Chemistry and Color; cards, speeches, photographs, programs, and other materials from Harris' 75th Birthday Symposium; certificates and awards; correspondence and memoranda; and photographs. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised predominately of materials documenting Harris' professional and academic achievements. It includes certificates and awards from numerous organizations including the Chemists Club of New York, the Academy of Applied Science, the Chemical Heritage Society, the Textile Research Institute, the American Chemical Society, and the National Academy of Engineers. Other contents include certificates from the Professional Golf Association, the Crown Royal Hole-in-One Society, British Airways, and Japan Airlines; newspaper clippings; two electron micrographs; a watercolor of the Oregon State University Memorial Union; and a varsity letter in tennis. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.

This album documents the September 21, 1987 dedication of the Milton Harris Building at the National Research Council headquarters in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The album includes an invitation to the dedication and photographs of the building, Harris, and other dedication honorees and attendees. A complete list of the items in this photograph album is viewable here.

This scrapbook is comprised of materials related to Milton Harris's philanthropic efforts and association with Oregon State University, particularly the Milton Harris Award in Basic Research and the Harris Scholarship. The scrapbook includes clippings from the College of Science Record, the Chem OSU Newsletter, The Oregonian, The Economist, and Chemistry Alumni News; event programs; lists of scholarship recipients; correspondence; and an "In Memoriam" for Harris. A complete list of the items in this scrapbook is viewable here.