Press Releases, undated, 1966-1973
Scope and Contents
This subseries contains correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs, legal documents, news clippings, memos, project files, reports, and patents documenting ASO’s founding and subsequent operation of Moleculon Research Corporation. Project files detail MRC’s developments, including Poroplastic, a color change indicator, and the synthesis of tetrabenzimadole (TBI). Of particular interest may be the legal battle surrounding the cube puzzle developed by MRC research scientist Larry Nichols in 1969. Patented in 1972, MRC sued Ideal Toy Corporation, manufacturer of the well-known Rubik’s Cube, for patent infringement. Some folders are restricted.
Dates
- undated, 1966-1973
Creator
- From the Collection: Obermayer, Arthur S. (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English, Hebrew, German, and Russian.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 44.2 linear feet (27 document boxes, 30 manuscript boxes, 2 half-manuscript boxes, 1 oversized box)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository