Object Details
Author
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944
Collection Creator
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944
Collection Citation
Leo Baekeland Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Scope and Contents
Inscription on flyleaf: "I / Journal of / Dr. L.H. Baekeland / Yonkers, NY [sic] / August 17, 1914 / to December 31, 1914." The diary details Baekeland's daily activities. He writes often of his visits and discussions, and the subjects of correspondence he has written and received. It sheds light on the use and distance of travel by automobile in the early twentieth century. In the notes, Baekeland explains increasing time spent in the laboratory in 1913.
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Place
Yonkers (N.Y.) -- 1900-1914
Topic
Laboratories
Automobiles -- 1910-1920
Tourism
Family -- 20th century
Author
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944
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Leo H. Baekeland Papers
Leo H. Baekeland Papers / Series 4: Diaries
Extent
1 Item (6.0" x 3.5".)
Date
1914 August 17-1914 December 31
Container
Box 19, Folder 3
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Biographies
Diaries
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Biographies
Diaries -- 20th century
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Record ID
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