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“We would be glad to have your friend come here to study, but tell him that we teach Chemistry here and not Agricultural Chemistry, nor any other special kind of chemistry. ... We teach Chemistry.”

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Ira Remsen
Ira Remsen

Ira Remsen was an American chemist renowned for his contributions to organic chemistry. Born on February 10, 1846, and passing away on March 4, 1927, Remsen's work significantly advanced the field of organic synthesis and solidified his position as a leading figure in the scientific community of his era. more

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