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Rossiter, Bryant W., 1931-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1931-

Biographical Statement

Bryant W. Rossiter (born 1931) was a researcher and ecclesiastical leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bryant W. Rossiter was director of research at Eastman Kodak and was very active in international scientific organizations. He was Kodak's International Man of Goodwill. Later in life he traveled around speaking at conferences on chemistry and international food problems, including one in the Netherlands where four former recipients of the Nobel Prize spoke and the royal family attended.

He is a convert to the Church and was made district president of the Palmyra New York district almost immediately after his baptism. He served as the first stake president of the new Cumorah Stake and later as a regional representative.

Citation:
UPB files, March 2011 (b. 1931; active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; leadership positions; active in internation scientific organizations; worked as director of research at Eastman Kodak; Kodak's International Man of Goodwill; traveled and spoke at conferences on chemistry and international food problems; Netherlands conference; four former recipients of Nobel prize; royal family attendance; convert to the Church; district president of Palmyra New York district after baptism; first stake president of new Cumorah Stake; regional representative of Church)

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Bryant W. Rossiter papers on American Chemical Society and other organizations, approximately 1968-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5974 Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains materials on the American Chemistry Society (ACS), the Eastman Kodak Company, the Eastman Dental Center, the International Chemical Society, the National Academy of Sciences, The National Research Council, the International Organization for Chemical Sciences in Development (IOCD), the Agency for International Development, the Research Advisory Committee, Viratek, and so forth. Materials include correspondence, meeting notes, research, files, and other various materials. Dated...
Dates: approximately 1968-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bryant W. Rossiter papers

Bryant W. Rossiter papers on CHEMRAWN Committee, approximately 1974-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5974 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains Rossiter's time spent on the CHEMRAWN (Chemistry Research Applied to World Needs) Committee of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Several conferences of CHEMRAWN were held and attended by Rossiter including CHEMRAWN II about the world food supply, CHEMRAWN III about resource material conversion, CHEMRAWN IV about advanced materials for innovation, CHEMRAWN V about chemistry and health, and CHEMRAWN VI about energy, transportation, and communication. Rossiter was...
Dates: approximately 1974-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bryant W. Rossiter papers

Bryant W. Rossiter papers on Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, approximately 1961-1983

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5974 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains materials from Rossiter's service as president of the Palmyra New York District, president of the Cumorah Stake, and as a regional representative. Materials include correspondence, meeting notes, talks, and so forth relating to stake conferences, the Connecticut Hartford Mission, the Hartford Regional Council, the Cumorah Regional Council, single adults, athletics, the Toronto Temple, Regional Welfare plans, correspondence with General Authorities, and other various topics. Dated...
Dates: approximately 1961-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bryant W. Rossiter papers

Bryant W. Rossiter papers on International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, approximately 1977-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5974 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Rossiter's involvement in the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Rossiter was on the CHEMRAWN Committee of the IUPAC. The materials include correspondence, research, finance reports, committee reports, conference materials, project proposals, notebooks, and other materials. Dated approximately 1977-1987.

Dates: approximately 1977-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bryant W. Rossiter papers

Bryant W. Rossiter papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 5974
Abstract

Papers of Bryant W. Rossiter, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, daily appointment books, pamphlets, and other materials from his various activities.

Dates: approximately 1961-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Archival Object 4
Collection 1
 
Subject
Notes 3
Research (Documents) 3
Chemistry -- Research 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Proposals 2
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Reports 2
Chemistry -- Congresses 1
Chemistry -- Societies, etc. 1
Church officers -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Correspondence 1
Diaries 1
Food industry and trade -- Congresses 1
Notebooks 1
Pamphlets 1
Science 1
Science, Technology, and Health 1
Speeches, addresses, etc. 1
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