Air Pollution Foundation Minutes and Agendas pt 1, 23 Nov 1953 - 21 Dec 1954
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2. To provide for the conduct of research on those phases of the problem not already undertaken or completed by other agencies.
2. To provide for the conduct of research on those phases of the problem not already undertaken or completed by other agencies.
An independent, nonprofit corporation has been established for the following purposes: 1. To cooperate with, and to assist in coordinating the efforts of, governmental agencies, educational institutions, specialized research groups, and medical, legal, and other technologists, so that every phase of air pollution shall be the object of careful study and constructive, remedial action.
An independent, nonprofit corporation has been established for the following purposes: 1. To cooperate with, and to assist in coordinating the efforts of, governmental agencies, educational institutions, specialized research groups, and medical, legal, and other technologists, so that every phase of air pollution shall be the object of careful study and constructive, remedial action.
Fred Ortman, Chairman of the Board and President, Gladding McBean Company
Fred Ortman, Chairman of the Board and President, Gladding McBean Company
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
F. Marion Banks, President, Southern California Gas Company
F. Marion Banks, President, Southern California Gas Company
William C. Mullendore, President, Southern California Edison Company
William C. Mullendore, President, Southern California Edison Company
Reese H. Taylor, President, Union Oil Company of California
Reese H. Taylor, President, Union Oil Company of California
Purpose of the Southern California Air Pollution Foundation.
Purpose of the Southern California Air Pollution Foundation.
3. To inform the public periodically concerning the nature and extent of air pollution, progress made in its elimination, and obstacles to such elimination.
3. To inform the public periodically concerning the nature and extent of air pollution, progress made in its elimination, and obstacles to such elimination.
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This policy-making group of citizens from the Southern California community includes representatives from a member of industrial enterprises which are possibly contributors in some degree to the air pollution.
This policy-making group of citizens from the Southern California community includes representatives from a member of industrial enterprises which are possibly contributors in some degree to the air pollution.
The principal reason for their membership on the Board, in addition to their recognized standing in the community, is to make certain that they will be parties to all facts and evidence brought to light on the problem, so that they, and their colleagues in like enterprises, can continue to devote their best efforts toward the abatement of air pollution.
The principal reason for their membership on the Board, in addition to their recognized standing in the community, is to make certain that they will be parties to all facts and evidence brought to light on the problem, so that they, and their colleagues in like enterprises, can continue to devote their best efforts toward the abatement of air pollution.
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The Chairman announced the appointment of a Committee on Research
The Chairman announced the appointment of a Committee on Research
The committee unanimously recommended that Lauren Blakely Hitchcock be engaged as the chief executive officer of the Foundation.
The committee unanimously recommended that Lauren Blakely Hitchcock be engaged as the chief executive officer of the Foundation.
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-- Memo of Research Committee Meeting [DuBridge, Beckman, Fagg, Hitchcock], February 11th
-- Memo of Research Committee Meeting [DuBridge, Beckman, Fagg, Hitchcock], February 11th
With the advice of such a group, we would hope to pin-point additional experimental work needed, in the hope of thoroughly proving or disproving the role of hydrocarbons in producing eye-irritating smog.
With the advice of such a group, we would hope to pin-point additional experimental work needed, in the hope of thoroughly proving or disproving the role of hydrocarbons in producing eye-irritating smog.
Upon the suggestion of Beckman, it was decided to invite informed, interested parties (specifically a small group to include Haagen-Smit, Jenkins, Larson, and a small group of SRI men) to sit down around a table together ... with a view to drawing up an agenda for a future meeting, at which we would invite some authorities on various aspects of the chemical problems involved to sit as a jury of visiting experts.
Upon the suggestion of Beckman, it was decided to invite informed, interested parties (specifically a small group to include Haagen-Smit, Jenkins, Larson, and a small group of SRI men) to sit down around a table together ... with a view to drawing up an agenda for a future meeting, at which we would invite some authorities on various aspects of the chemical problems involved to sit as a jury of visiting experts.
Hitchcock held early discussions with Arie Haagen-Smit (Caltech), Vance Jenkins (Union Oil and Exec Sec of API's Smoke & Fumes Committee), Zarem (Manager of Stanford Research Institute)
Hitchcock held early discussions with Arie Haagen-Smit (Caltech), Vance Jenkins (Union Oil and Exec Sec of API's Smoke & Fumes Committee), Zarem (Manager of Stanford Research Institute)
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Chairman appointed F. M. Banks to the Research Committee in the place of Mr. Mudd (due to prolonged trip abroad).
Chairman appointed F. M. Banks to the Research Committee in the place of Mr. Mudd (due to prolonged trip abroad).
Committee to Nominate new trustees consisted of 3 trustees with fossil fuel connections - Mullendore (Southern California Edison), Ortman (Gladding McBean), Reese H. Taylor (Union Oil).
Committee to Nominate new trustees consisted of 3 trustees with fossil fuel connections - Mullendore (Southern California Edison), Ortman (Gladding McBean), Reese H. Taylor (Union Oil).
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AGENDA 1. Minutes of May 25, 1954
AGENDA 1. Minutes of May 25, 1954
Foundation: W. L. Faith, L. B. Hitchcock, M. Neiburger, N. A. Renzetti, L. H. Rogers
Foundation: W. L. Faith, L. B. Hitchcock, M. Neiburger, N. A. Renzetti, L. H. Rogers
Southern California Air Pollution Foundation Research Committee Meeting, September 22, 1954
Southern California Air Pollution Foundation Research Committee Meeting, September 22, 1954
Agenda Item Number 5. Research Proposals: Discussion a. C13/C12
Agenda Item Number 5. Research Proposals: Discussion a. C13/C12
Members: Lee DuBridge (Chairman), Raymond B. Allen; F. M. Banks (SOCAL GAS), A. O. Beckman, S. Royce
Members: Lee DuBridge (Chairman), Raymond B. Allen; F. M. Banks (SOCAL GAS), A. O. Beckman, S. Royce
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Project No.: 60-54-2; Title: Study of Carbon Components in L.A. Atmosphere; Staff Member: Prof. Harrison Brown - Dept. of Geolog CalTech; Estimated Cost: $15,000
Project No.: 60-54-2; Title: Study of Carbon Components in L.A. Atmosphere; Staff Member: Prof. Harrison Brown - Dept. of Geolog CalTech; Estimated Cost: $15,000
September 17, 1954
September 17, 1954
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Project No. 60-54-2. Dr. Renzetti said that API was still trying to place a study of C14, which we do not wish to duplicate. We are interested in studying the ratio of C13/C12 in our atmosphere as a means of identifying sources of carbon compounds. CalTech is preparing a proposal. Research Committee approval will not be sought until the proposal is available.
Project No. 60-54-2. Dr. Renzetti said that API was still trying to place a study of C14, which we do not wish to duplicate. We are interested in studying the ratio of C13/C12 in our atmosphere as a means of identifying sources of carbon compounds. CalTech is preparing a proposal. Research Committee approval will not be sought until the proposal is available.
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Members of Research Committee: Dr. Lee A. DuBridge (Caltech), Dr. Raymond B. Allen (USC), Mr F. M. Banks (SoCalGas), Dr Arnold O. Beckman (Beckman Instruments), Mr Alden G. Roach (U.S. Steel)
Members of Research Committee: Dr. Lee A. DuBridge (Caltech), Dr. Raymond B. Allen (USC), Mr F. M. Banks (SoCalGas), Dr Arnold O. Beckman (Beckman Instruments), Mr Alden G. Roach (U.S. Steel)
Approval of New Research Projects Recommended for 1954 and 1955
Approval of New Research Projects Recommended for 1954 and 1955
-- Research Committee Meeting, November 3, 1954
-- Research Committee Meeting, November 3, 1954
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60-54-2: Study of Carbon Isotopes in Los Angeles Atmosphere, Dept of Geology, Calif. Insitute of Technology, $15,000: Analysis of the isotopic composition of carbon in various carbon compunds in the atmosphere on smoggy as well as non-smoggy days.
60-54-2: Study of Carbon Isotopes in Los Angeles Atmosphere, Dept of Geology, Calif. Insitute of Technology, $15,000: Analysis of the isotopic composition of carbon in various carbon compunds in the atmosphere on smoggy as well as non-smoggy days.
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Mr Felix Chappellet of the Western Oil and Gas Association ... presented the Foundation with a check for $200,000 as a contribution of the Western Oil and Gas Association.
Mr Felix Chappellet of the Western Oil and Gas Association ... presented the Foundation with a check for $200,000 as a contribution of the Western Oil and Gas Association.
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Trustees present included Marion Banks (SoCalGas), William C. Mullendore (Southern California Edison) and Reese H. Taylor (Union Oil)
Trustees present included Marion Banks (SoCalGas), William C. Mullendore (Southern California Edison) and Reese H. Taylor (Union Oil)
Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Trustees, December 21, 1954
Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Trustees, December 21, 1954
The minutes of the Trustees meeting of November 16th, having been circulated among the Trustees were approved.
The minutes of the Trustees meeting of November 16th, having been circulated among the Trustees were approved.
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