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The HISTORICAL FILES series documents the early history and research activities of the Chemistry Department. It consists of 7 files: Early Records, Candid Camera Record, Examinations, Experiment Records, Histories, Laboratory Manuals and the Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination of G. Frederick. The Early Records, 1866-1936 (0.1 linear feet), contain scattered correspondence relating mainly to appointments and funding requests. The Candid Camera Record file (1947-1948) includes one volume of the Candid Camera publication, featuring photographs of students, faculty and staff in the Chemistry Department. The Examinations file has nearly complete runs of early chemistry examinations, including those for general chemistry, physical chemistry, and theoretical and physical chemistry. The Experiment Records, 1885-1909, (0.1 linear feet, and 2 oversized volumes), contains experiment ledgers and reports completed by the faculty and students. The History file contains a departmental history written by chemistry professor Leigh C. Anderson. Laboratory Manuals includes manuals written by Anderson and Werner Bachmann and used in organic chemistry classes in 1939, 1942, and 1945. The manuals include many handwritten notes and class schedules. Finally, the Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination of G. Frederick Smith file contains the Chemistry Department's nomination of G. Frederick Smith for the alumni outstanding achievement award and includes correspondence between Smith and department chair Thomas Dunn.