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Hall, H. Tracy

 Person

Biography

H. Tracy Hall (1919-2008) was an American physical chemist. He is best known as the first person to grow synthetic diamonds in a reproducible process.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

H. Tracy Hall negatives, photographs, and other materials, 1953-1985

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, photographs, negatives, microfilm, and videocassettes documenting Hall's career, achievements, and inventions.

Dates: 1953-1985

H. Tracy Hall research papers, 1938-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains research notes, reports, photographs, news articles, test reports, blueprints, drawings, negatives, and instruction manuals pertaining to Hall's chemistry research, especially dealing with the creation of man-made diamonds.

Dates: 1938-2000

H. Tracy Hall papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3204
Abstract

The collection primarily documents Hall's career as a chemist as well as personal history, 1881-2002.

Dates: 1881-2002

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  • Subject: Photographs X

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Blueprints 2
High pressure chemistry -- Research 2
Science 2
Science, Technology, and Health 2
Academics 1