Title: Joseph Otto Frank Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1926-1949

Creator:

• Frank, J. O. (Joseph Otto), 1885-1949

Call Number: Oshkosh Mss Ai

Quantity: 0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Repository:

Housed at the Archives & Area Research Center, Polk Library, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

UW-Oshkosh Polk Library / Oshkosh Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Papers of Frank, a professor of chemistry at the State Normal School at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, consisting primarily of correspondence concerning research he did for the Calumet Baking Powder Company and the General Foods Company.

Language: English

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Joseph Otto Frank, educator and author, was born February 14, 1885 in Lebanon, Indiana. He received his Bachelor's degree in 1909 and his Master's degree in 1912 from Indiana University. From 1909 to 1911, he taught chemistry and biology at Winona College. In 1912, he accepted a teaching position at the State Normal School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and continued teaching there until his death. He was professor of Cehmistry from 1912 to 1915, Head of the College Course, 1915-1922, and head of the Department of Chemistry after 1922.

Professor Frank was particularly interested in methods of teaching chemistry in high schools and colleges and wrote a number of textbooks and manuals on this subject. He also did chemical research work for companies such as the Calumet Baking Powder Company (baking powder and other General Foods products), Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company (aluminum products), Morgan Company (wood preservatives), and Welch Manufacturing Company (editor of slides and charts and other visual material for instruction in chemistry).

The collection consists of Frank's correspondence and some miscellaneous files. The bulk of the correspondence deals with his research work, particularly that with the Calumet Baking Powder Company in which he reviewed chemistry textbooks for errors and advertisements for misleading statements regarding products of the General Foods Company.

Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs. Glenn Sharratt, Madison, Wisconsin, August 7, 1959.

Box   1	Correspondence Physical Description: 5 folders
	Miscellaneous Files Physical Description: 2 folders
Box   1	College grade reports
Box   1	College grade reports
Box   1	Fraternity banquet programs
Box   1	Research grant vouchers
Box   1	Biographical sketches
Box   1	Scholastic and professional records
Box   1	Published articles
Box   1	Rough drafts of articles and notes