Subseries IIIA-12. Cutler D. West records, 1932-1963
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains the records of Cutler DeLong. West, chemist who worked in the research and development department at Polaroid beginning in 1935. West was one of the earliest employees at Polaroid and worked primarily on headlights and polarizers before he turned his attention to photography.
Dates
- Creation: 1932-1963
Creator
- West, Cutler DeLong (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
620 linear feet (9 volumes, 1231 boxes, 74 oversize folders, and 78 rolled items)Biographical / Historical
Cutler DeLong West was one of the first employees of Polaroid, working for the company for 34-years. He was involved in researching the chemistry of crystalline substances and uses of light polarizers. He earned a BA from Wesleyan University in 1924, MA from Harvard University in 1929, and a PhD in chemistry from Harvard in 1934. He died in 1993.
Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- West, Cutler DeLong (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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