Letter from Percy L. Julian to Ray Dawson
- 1934-Jun-25
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Julian is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in the development of cortisone, sex hormones, soybean proteins, and firefighting foam. Over the course of his career, Julian received more than 130 chemical patents and in 1973, became the second African American, following David Blackwell (1919-2010), to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
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Julian, Percy Lavon. “Letter from Percy L. Julian to Ray Dawson,” June 25, 1934. Ray Dawson-Percy Julian Collection. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/k7z8qnh.
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