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George J. Binczewski Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 30-296

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985-1998, undated
  • Other: Date acquired: 1998 March 1

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Method of Acquisition

The papers of George J. Binczewski were received in two accessions, in 1998 and 1999, from Mr. Binczewski.

Accruals and Additions

Accession Nos: 1998/063, 1999/005.

Related Materials

Charles Martin Hall Collection, RG 30/182.

Title
George J. Binczewski Papers Finding Guide
Author
Archives staff
Date
2005 February 1
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2005 February: Processed by Archives staff
  • 2013 September: Revised by Archives staff
  • 2024-2025: Prepared for migration by Emily Rebmann and Lee Must.

Repository Details

Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository

Contact:
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