History of the Section: 1900-1919 – American Chemical Society

History of the Columbus Section: 1900-1919

1901

The first distinguished visiting chemist is Professor C.F. Maberry of Cleveland who presents a paper on the chemical composition of petroleum at the June meeting.

1903

In December, the section meetings return to The Ohio State University campus.

1907

The section has 31 members.

1909

The office of Chemical Abstracts moves to OSU. Austin. M. Patterson is the editor.

1917

The Section has 97 members. Columbus rallies to the colors.

1918

The Columbus Chemist, the first section newsletter, is published.

1919

Most of the Columbus chemists are released from military service and projects. The Chairman is C. E. Boord of OSU, Vice Chairman is C. J. Ebaugh of Denison Univ., Secy.-Treasurer is J. E. Day of OSU and the councilor is C. W. Foulk of OSU. The section reaches 101 members in January, which allows for a second councilor.