Description: Letterbooks containing outgoing correspondence of Chemistry Professor Arthur W. Palmer (1861-1904), including copies of letters concerning Chemistry Department needs for buildings, laboratory equipment and chemicals; analyses of chemical compounds for public officials and manufacturers; applications for academic positions; instruction in Chemistry; pharmacy training; water survey; budgets and related matters. Among topics discussed are pharmaceutical education on Dec. 8, 1893, Nov. 14, 1894, April 22 and May 26, 1897; analyses of air at the state prison on May 6, 1895; public service role of the Chemistry Department May 6, 1895, and pure food conference on Nov. 26, 1898. Dr. Palmer's Chemical Survey of the Waters of Illinois for 1897-1902 (1903), Chemical Survey of the Water Supplies of Illinois (1897), and University Trustees Resolution of Dr Arthur W. Palmer (OS-34).