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Patsy Sherman Innovative Lives Presentation

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Creator
Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
Inventor
Sherman, Patsy
Names
3M Company
Smith, Samuel
Topic
Innovative Lives Program (NMAH public program series)
Scotchgard
Topic
Chemistry -- 20th century
Chemists -- 20th century
Inventions -- 20th century
Inventors -- 20th century
Slides
Textile fabrics -- 20th century
Women chemists -- 20th century
Women inventors
Women inventors -- 20th century
Provenance
Created by the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Innovation and Invention, National Museum of American History, 1997.
Creator
Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
Inventor
Sherman, Patsy
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Patsy Sherman Innovative Lives Presentation
Biographical / Historical
Patsy Sherman was born in Minnesota. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1952, Sherman was employed by 3M Company. At 3M, Sherman and a fellow researcher, Samuel Smith attempted to create a new synthetic material to use with jet fuel. During their experiments, Patsy accidentally spilled some of the compound on her tennis shoe and noticed that the shoe remained clean. This discovery led to the development of Scotchguard. Scotchguard is a compound used worldwide to repel soil on sofas, chairs, tablecloths, clothing, and other objects that are used daily. Patsy Sherman's name appears on 16 patents awarded to 3M for their inventions. She has been awarded numerous honors for her achievements and was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame in 1989. She retired from 3M in 1992.
Extent
0.35 Cubic feet (3 boxes)
Date
March 12, 1997.
Ownership and Custodial History
This videodocumentation was created by the Innovative Lives Program of the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation March 12, 1997. Transferred to the Archives Center July 8, 1997.
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0599
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Videotapes
Citation
Patsy Sherman Innovative Lives Presentation, March 12, 1997, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into four series. Series 1: Original Videos Series 2: Master Videos Series 3: Reference Videos Series 4: Photographs
Processing Information
Collection processed by Alison Oswald, July 16, 1997.
Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Signed releases on file.
Genre/Form
Photographs
Videotapes -- 1990-2000
Scope and Contents
Videohistory contains original and reference videos and photographs documenting a lecture program for children by Patsy Sherman, inventor of Scotchgard.
Restrictions
Collection is open for research but the original videos are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at [email protected] or 202-633-3270.
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Record ID
ebl-1503512991636-1503512991648-0
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep80f280a90-601d-4d99-96bb-a4ca0ae3955e

In the Collection

  • Photographs

  • Original Videos (OV 595.1-5)

  • Reference Videos (RV 599.1-3)

  • Master Videos

Photographs
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