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Williamson (Colin) collection
2022.M.8
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Description
This collection of trade literature consists of technical information, manufacturing and design texts, and marketing materials
dating from the 1930s to 1997.
Background
Colin Williamson is a British technologist in the polymer raw material and additives sectors. An authority on the manufacture
and development of early plastics, he is deeply involved in the conservation issues of plastics objects in museum collections.
Williamson joined the plastics industry in 1969 as a colorist and additives specialist. In 1971 he began collecting early
plastics, and rescued many archival records of companies who were active in the plastics and rubber industries.
Extent
44.5 Linear Feet(94 boxes)
Restrictions
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Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.