Percy L. Julian Resource Links
DePauw University celebrates Percy Lavon Julian '20. Learn more about his his life and accomplishments as a chemist, scholar, entrepreneur, civic leader, and humanitarian.
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Significant Resources of Percy Julian '20
- DePauw Archives
- Science History Institute, Science Alive, Percy Julian
- DuSable Museum in Chicago
- American Chemical Society
- The American Chemical Society, "Percy Julian and the Calabar Bean"
- Dr. Percy L. Julian, The American Chemical Society (ACS), and The Film, “Forgotten Genius”
- American Chemical Society, Invitation to
"Forgotten Genius," September 11, 2006 (PDF) - Howard University's Chemistry Department History, including Percy Julian
Other Organizations
- Chemical and Engineering News
- Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Illinois State University
- Indiana Historical Society
- Lemelson-MIT Awards Program, Inventor Archive: Percy Lavon Julian
- National Academies
- National Inventors Hall of Fame: Percy Lavon Julian
- Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, Illinois
- National Historic Chemical Landmarks
- University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity
References
- Altman, S. Percy Lavon Julian. In Extraordinary Black Americans, From Colonial to Contemporary Times;Childrens Press: Chicago, 1989; pp 167-168.
- The African-American Almanac; Estell, K., Ed.; Gale Research: Detroit, MI, 1994; p 1236.
- Witkop, B. Black Achievers in Science, Teacher's Guide; Museum of Science and Industry: Chicago, 1988.
- Witkop, B. Percy Lavon Julian, April 11, 1899-April 19, 1975. In Biographical Memoirs; National Academy Press: Washington, DC, 1980; Vol. 52, pp 223-265.