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Collection Highlights

Selected objects
These slide shows give you a close-up view of a number of wonderful objects in CHF’s collections.

Ordinary notebook, extraordinary idea: Paul Lauterbur's 1971 research notebook detailing ideas for MRI

In a simple spiral-bound notebook, Paul Lauterbur plotted his ideas for what later became known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI. Undoubtedly a defining piece of our chemical heritage, this notebook details a significant breakthrough in medical science with significant applications for both medical diagnosis and treatments.

Experimenter Today, Scientist Tomorrow: The History of Chemistry Sets
From their debut in the early 20th century to the new millenium, chemistry sets have inspired generations to become scientists in their own homes. CHF has a significant collection of chemistry sets, and this exhibit will take you on a brief tour.

The Walter J. Hamer Collection of Electrochemical Artifacts
Photography by Gregory Tobias
Powering telephones and telegraphs, World War II and Explorer XVII. A pictorial exhibit shows early batteries from CHF’s Walter J. Hamer Collection.

Collection snapshots
Each of these slide shows features highlights of different areas of CHF’s collections.


Photographic Collections	Fine Art	Scientific Instruments	Archival Collections	Historical Artifacts

Featured books
CHF’s Othmer Library has thousands of hidden gems on its shelves. Our Featured Book series shows you dozens of its most fascinating books. Explore the books!