H. Irving Crane Papers
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- Creators:
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Crane, H. Irving
- Dates:
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1927-1950
bulk 1935-1945
- Size:
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5.5 Cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1119
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
H. Irving Crane worked as a chemist for Atlantic Research Associates, Inc. (a division of National Dairy Corporation) from 1933-1940s on the production of several products utilizing casein, a protein found in milk. These products include Aralac (a synthetic fiber), Aracide (a fungicide and moth repellent), spray-dried milk, casein paints, and synthetic rubbers. The H. Irving Crane papers document Crane's work as a chemist at Atlantic Research Associates, Inc. and the development of Aralac and Aracide.
