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Arnold Ott papers
Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State
University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
2010
Descriptive Summary | |
| Repository | Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401 |
| Creator | Ott, Arnold, 1940-2008 |
| Title | Arnold Ott papers |
| Dates | 1940-2008 |
| Collection Size | 5 linear feet (4 cartons and 1 folder) |
| Abstract | The Arnold Ott collection documents the life and work of Michigan-born chemist and entrepreneur Arnold Ott from 1940-2008. He worked at Dow Chemical Company and the Upjohn Company where he authored 55 domestic and foreign patents before starting the Ott Chemical Company in Muskegon. He continued on working as an entrepreneur and civic leader throughout his career. He served on the first Board of Control of Grand Valley State College and was instrumental in its founding. Ott was the longest standing member of the Grand Valley State University Board of Control, beginning as a charter member in 1960 and serving for 28 years, including two terms as board chair. |
| Accession number | RHC-31 |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Arnold Ott collection documents the life and work of Michigan-born chemist and entrepreneur Arnold Ott from 1940-2008. He worked at Dow Chemical Company and the Upjohn Company where he authored 55 domestic and foreign patents before starting the Ott Chemical Company in Muskegon. He continued on working as an entrepreneur and civic leader throughout his career. He served on the first Board of Control of Grand Valley State College and was instrumental in its founding. Ott was the longest standing member of the Grand Valley State University Board of Control, beginning as a charter member in 1960 and serving for 28 years, including two terms as board chair.
The collection includes biographical information, speeches, business records, and records of his participation on the Grand Valley Board of Control from 1960-1988.
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 series: 1) Personal files, 2) Writings and speeches, 3) Grand Valley State College Board of Control files, 4) Business records
Chronology
| 1918 | Born in 1918 in Clare, Michigan | |
| 1939 | Received Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University | |
| 1943 | Received Ph.D from Michigan State University | |
| 1944 | Senior Research Chemist for Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan | |
| 1945 | Chemical/Biological researcher at Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan | |
| 1956 | Founder/Chairman/President/Director of Ott Chemical Co., Muskegon, Michigan | |
| 1965 | Received Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University | |
| 1969 | Chairman of Cascade Data, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| 1969 | Vice Chairman of Grand Valley State College Board of Control | |
| 1970 | Chairman of Chemtronics International, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan | |
| 1971 | President of Cascade Data, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| 1974 | Chairman of Process Computer Systems, Inc., Flint, Michigan | |
| 2001 | Created the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry at Grand Valley | |
| 2005 | Created the Hilda C. Holder Scholarship for Women in Business | |
| 2008 | Died May 12, 2008 |
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Arnold Ott papers (RHC-31). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from the children of Arnold Ott in 2008.