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Milton Harris Papers, 1925-1996

2. Speeches. 1942-1987, undated.

The active role that Harris assumed in many professional organizations - especially the American Chemical Society, which he led for five years as Chairman of the Board of Directors - presented numerous occasions for Harris to utilize his excellent public speaking skills. The many speech manuscripts, typescripts and notes contained in this series, as well as the large collection of jokes, anecdotes and ephemera that he used in preparing his talks, are a testament to breadth of Harris's career as a public figure.


2 boxes

Boxes 2.001 - 2.002 (Page: 1 - 2)



2.001.
Speeches by Milton Harris. 1942-1970.
1.1.
Typescript: Textiles and War, Textile Research War Council. New York. May 1942.
1.2.
Typescript: The Future of Industrial Textile Research, Olney Medal Address. New York. January 5, 1946.
1.2a.
Typescript, Notes: untitled Toastmaster's remarks delivered by Harris at the Second Medal Award dinner of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. December 8, 1949.
1.3.
Typescript: Introductory Remarks: Conference on New Fabrics for the Armed Forces, American Association of Textile Technologists. Washington, D.C. February 28, 1951.
1.4.
Typescript: Textiles, Science and Forum Broadcast. unknown location. October 9, 1951.
1.4a.
Typescript: The Medalist - the Scientist, introduction by Milton Harris of George Royer, upon Royer's receipt of the Olney Medal Award. 1951.
1.5.
Manuscript: Graduation Address. Institute of Textile Technology, Virginia. June 10, 1958.
1.6.
Typescript: Statement By Milton Harris, Vice President for Research, Gillette Co., Before the Senate Committee on Small Business, Washington, D.C. June 6, 1963.
1.7.
Typescript: Address Given at Presentation [of] Washington Chapter A. I. C. Honor Scroll Award to Alfred E. Brown, Washington, D.C. May 5, 1964.
1.8.
Manuscript, Typescript: The Big Challenge: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Technology. Textile Research Institute Annual Meeting, New York. March 31, 1965.
1.9.
Manuscript, Press Release: Acceptance speech, Harold DeWitt Smith Award, New York. October 19, 1966.
1.10.
Typescript: The Challenge of Chemistry in Modern Society. Dedication of Beeghly Chemistry Building, Washington, D.C. April 29, 1967.
1.10a.
Typescript: The Education-Industry Interface, Engineering and Scientific Manpower Commission, Biltmore Hotel. May 18, 1967.
1.11.
Manuscript, Typescript: Role of Individual in National Scientific Policy. N.A.S. Meeting, Washington, D.C. March 11, 1969.
1.12.
Manuscript: Talk at A. C. E. anniversary gathering, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. March 22, 1969.
1.13.
Manuscript, Typescript: Effects on Industry of Government Policies and Programs. National Science Foundation. July 10, 1969.
1.14.
Manuscript: Project Seed! New York. September 12, 1969.
1.15.
Manuscript, Typescript: The Paradoxical Years. Perkin Medal Award Address, Plaza Hotel, New York. February 27, 1970.
1.16.
Manuscript: Cleaning Our Environment: The Chemical Basis for Action. American Chemical Society, Delaware. April 3, 1970.
1.17.
Manuscript: Unititled talk delivered at an Environmental Control Training Symposium. unknown location. September 9, 1970.
1.18.
Manuscript, Typescript: Are the Chemists of the World Listening? Chemists' Club Honorary Membership Address, New York. November 12, 1970.
1.19.
Manuscript: Introduction of William Albert Noyes, Jr., Parsons Award ceremony, Washington, D.C. December 3, 1970.

2.002.
Speeches by Milton Harris. 1971-1987.
2.1.
Manuscript: Professionalism. American Chemical Society, Delaware. January 20, 1971.
2.2.
Manuscript, Typescript: Science and Technology: Resuscitation or Renaissance? TRI Meeting, New York. March 11, 1971.
2.3.
Manuscript: Honor Scroll Award Introduction. Institute of Chemists, Washington, D.C. June 5, 1971.
2.4.
Manuscript: Dedication Speech. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. August 9, 1971.
2.5.
Manuscript: Polymer, Fiber and Chemistry Industry Complex. American Chemical Society, New York. August 28, 1972.
2.6.
Manuscript: Honor Scroll Award Talk. Institute of Chemists, Washington, D.C. April 19, 1975.
2.7.
Manuscript: Honor Scroll Award Talk. Institute of Chemists, New York. April 29, 1975.
2.8.
Manuscript: Science and Technology in a Changing Economy. American Chemical Society Symposium, Chicago. August 26, 1975.
2.9.
Manuscript: American Chemical Society Speech. Rhode Island Local, Rhode Island. November 18, 1975.
2.10.
Manuscript: Dedication Talk. Lehigh University, Pennsylvania. June 3, 1976.
2.11.
Typescript: Commencement Address. Institute of Textile Technology, Virginia. June 5, 1977.
2.12.
Manuscript: Honorary Membership Speech. T.R.I., Atlanta. 1978.
2.13.
Manuscript: Concepts of Modern Engineering and Technology. State University of New York, Binghampton. March 15, 1979.
2.14.
Manuscript, Typescript: Science and Technology in the 80s: The Hopes and Hindrances. Priestley Medal Address, Houston, Texas. March 24, 1980.
2.15.
Manuscript: 75th Birthday Speech. unknown location. 1981.
2.16.
Manuscript: Retirement of Alfred Brown Speech. unknown location. December 1981.
2.17.
Manuscript, Typescript: A New Golden Age of Science and Technology? American Institute of Chemists, unknown location. March 28, 1982.
2.18.
Manuscript: Mary L. Good -- An Introduction. The Gold Medal Award, unknown location. 1983.
2.19.
Manuscript: Speech Honoring Horace Isbell. American University, Washington, D.C. February 1984.
2.20.
Manuscript: Yale Science and Engineering Award. Connecticut. 1984.
2.21.
Typescript: Dedication of Milton Harris Building. Washington, D.C. September 17, 1987.
2.22.
Audiotape: Live recording of speech given at Milton Harris dinner. September 17, 1987.
2.23.
Manuscript: State of Science and Technology. unknown location. undated.
2.24.
Typescript: The Education-Industry Interface. unknown location. undated.
2.25.
Manuscript: Polymers in Industry. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. undated.
2.26.
Manuscript: Alumni Talk. Oregon Agricultural College. undated.
2.27.
Typescript: Dedication of the Kline Chemistry Laboratory. Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. undated.
2.28.
Typescript: Founder's Day Speech. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. undated.
2.29.
Manuscript, Typescript: No Title. unknown location. undated.
2.30.
Assorted jokes, anecdotes and ephemera used by Harris in the preparation of his speeches. undated.