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American Chemical Society Omaha Section Records

 Collection — Box: All
Identifier: MSS-0019

Scope and Contents

The American Chemical Society Omaha Section Records consist of the documentation created and used by the Omaha branch of the national organization, spanning the timeframe from approximately 1924 until 1985. The records include annual reports (1961-1983), annual financial statements (1924-1949), meeting agendas, meeting notes, constitution, charter, bylaws, insurance plans, tax forms, publications, correspondence, speaking tour information and schedules, local section chats, articles, newsletters, committee reports, conference information, exhibit information, awards, handbooks, directories, and materials relating to the 50th Anniversary Jubilee (1970, photographs, correspondence, invitations, stationery, and organizational history). Also included are two laboratory manuals and a chemistry textbook authored by University of Nebraska at Omaha ACS members.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924-1985

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Nebraska Omaha assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Archives & Special Collections will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Further information about copyright policy is available at http://libguides.unomaha.edu/library_policies.

Extent

2.6 Cubic Feet (6 boxes, 3 volumes)

Arrangement

Arranged into boxes and folders.

Custodial History

Donated to the Criss Library prior to 2014. Further accession details are incomplete or absent.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

American Chemical Society. Omaha Section

Processing Information

Processed by Criss Library staff prior to 2014.

Title
American Chemical Society Omaha Section Records
Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
402-554-6046