Scope and Contents: The papers of George J. Binczewski primarily concern Charles Martin Hall, who discovered the electrolytic reduction process for aluminum on February 23, 1986 in Oberlin, Ohio. Mr. Binczewski made it his mission, beginning in 1983, to convince the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) to donate their Charles Martin Hall materials to the Oberlin College Archives.
SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
Series I. Correspondence, 1985, 1988-91, 1996-98 (1 folder, 0.02 l.f.)
Consists of correspondence between George Binczewski and the chairmen and other members of Alcoa, George W. Hall, Professor Norman C. Craig, and the Oberlin College Archives. Photocopied photographs concerning Charles Martin Hall are also included (i.e. woodshed, house, and his statue).
Series II. Materials Regarding American Society for Metals Plaque, 1998, n.d. (1 folder, 0.02 l.f.)
Contains a packet of information in the form of correspondence, photocopied photographs, and articles regarding the American Society for Metals landmark plaque, which recognizes the first production facility (in Pittsburgh, PA) for aluminum.
Series III. Photographs, 1990, n.d. (1 folder 0.01 l.f.)
Consists of two (3x5 inch) photographs of George Hall, nephew of Charles Martin Hall, in front of his home in San Marino, California (1990), and one laser color copy of an aluminum jewelry piece and statue.
INVENTORY
Series I. Correspondence, 1985, 1988-91, 1996-98 (0.05 l.f.)
Box 1
Correspondence, 1985, 1988-91, 1996-98
Series II. Materials Regarding American Society for Metals Plaque, 1998, n.d. (0.025 l.f.)
Box 1 (cont.)
Correspondence, Photographs (photocopies), and Articles, 1998, n.d.
Series III. Photographs, 1990, n.d. (0.025 l.f.)
Box 1 (cont.)
Photographs, 1990, n.d.
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