Rb Woodward Remembered

R.B. Woodward, Professor of Science at Harvard University, who died in July 1979, was generally considered to be the greatest organic chemist of modern times. He was one of the founders of Tetrahedron and Tetrahedron Letters and this volume, containing papers from over 50 of the world's leading organic chemists, is dedicated to his memory. The contents cover all areas of modern organic chemistry and therefore present a synopsis of current research in this area of science.

R.B. Woodward, Professor of Science at Harvard University, who died in July 1979, was generally considered to be the greatest organic chemist of modern times. He was one of the founders of Tetrahedron and Tetrahedron Letters and this volume, containing papers from over 50 of the world's leading organic chemists, is dedicated to his memory. The contents cover all areas of modern organic chemistry and therefore present a synopsis of current research in this area of science.

Robert Woodward Leonard correspondence, 1862-1927, consists of letters to Leonard from his family in New York during his Civil War service in Louisiana as adjutant and major with the 162nd New York volunteers, and one letter written by Leonard to J.R.M. Taylor in 1927, about his war service. Correspondents include his father, William H. Leonard, his mother, Camilla Davis Leonard, his sister, Camilla Leonard Edwards, his cousin, Camilla Woodward, Alice Minturn, Martha B. Stevens, and his brother-in-law, Walter Edwards, Jr.

This is the companion book to the former CHF traveling exhibit by the same name. "This multifaceted portrait of an extraordinary human being, teacher, and consummate organic chemist should inspire more young persons to pursue scientific careers, provide chemists with deep insight into the creative mind of a 'legendary architect of molecules,' and enhance the public's understanding of chemistry and its research methods." - Journal of Chemical Education.

Profiles more than 200 American men and women who made significant contributions to science during the twentieth century.