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Othmer Library

  • 1994-May
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This is a promotional video made by the Chemical Heritage Foundation (later to become the Science History Institute) in 1994, ahead of the renovation of and move to its current location at 315 Chestnut Street. The video focuses on the Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History and features a special welcome to the neighborhood from Philadelphia's favorite founding scientist, Benjamin Franklin.

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  • 7m 50s
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  • Science History Institute
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 1

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Scientific Biography
Donald F. Othmer

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Chemical Heritage Foundation. “Othmer Library.” Vhs, May 1994. Science History Institute DVD and Video Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/gzi2n1d.

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