Chemistry: History

Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the University of Pennsylvania, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Chemical Heritage Foundation is a national history center devoted to the chemistry and related molecular sciences and industries.

A collection of essays arranged in more or less chronological order describing the development of chemical concepts from prehistory to the present.

A collection of classic papers in chemistry, including a two dictionaries of obsolete chemical terms. Note also the link to "History of chemical resources on the internet".

The official web site of the History of Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society. In addition to information about the Division itself and its activities, the site includes links (under Further Information on the bottom left) to many outstanding history of chemistry sites.

An open access peer-reviewed journal covering all philosophical aspects of chemistry. The full text of all issues (1995 present) is available for viewing online. The earliest issues are in German.

This history website from the American Chemical Society explores more than 50 firsts in chemistry and related sciences. It includes locations where major advances in chemical research occurred.

A series of short museum booklets, each dedicated to a particular instrument or laboratory technique of historical importance to the science of chemistry.

Thousands of digitized items: artifacts, photographs, advertisements, letters, rare books, and more.

Established in 1937, SHAC is one of the oldest organizations dedicated to the study of the history of the chemical sciences. The site includes links to news, event announcements, and the official journal of the Society, Ambix.