]> polymeric Polymeric Systems Collection A description of the collection at Syracuse University MM &su_name; &su_address; 2006 Michele Combs Dec 2008 English Feb 2009 - converted to EAD (MRC) Oct 2010 - records returned to collection; inventory updated (MRC) 8 Apr 2022 - media processed/updated (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Polymeric Systems Polymeric Systems Collection Undated 41 items Collection consists of 36 copy color and black and white photographs of a manufacturing facility; and five 7" plastic sound discs manufactured with polystyrene by Richardson Company Polymeric Systems Division. The use of polystyrene was purported to eliminate surface noise from the discs. 2663630 English Biographical History

Polymeric Systems of Madison, Connecticut, a producer of resins, was owned by the Richardson Group, and was sold in 1982 to a newly formed company formed by Polymeric management and the Amadon Corporation.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Polymeric Systems Collection consists of 36 copy color and black and white photographs of a manufacturing facility; and five 7" plastic sound discs manufactured with polystyrene by Richardson Company Polymeric Systems Division. The use of polystyrene was purported to eliminate surface noise from the discs.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Arranged by format.

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 Subject and Genre Headings Business and Industry Plastics Polymeric Systems (Madison, Conn.)Richardson Group. Plastics industry and trade.Polystyrene.Plastics plants. 78 rpm records.Photographs. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

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Acquisition Information

Transfer from National Plastics Center and Museum, 11/06/2008. Originally, gift of Len Schecter, 2003.

 Inventory Photographs Manufacturing facilities36 items1 Polystyrene sound discs Eliminate Surface Noise!: Stella by Starlight; Audio Equipment Adjustment Test [copy 1] polymeric_003 Grooved analog disc; running time 2:27 1

Song from the Jordge Dalto LP "Chevere" UA-LA671-G. Envelope label reads: "The demo record made from Richardson's standard polystyrene compound that helps eliminate surface noise and improves audio quality".

 Eliminate Surface Noise!: Stella by Starlight; Audio Equipment Adjustment Test [copy 2] polymeric_004 Grooved analog disc; running time 2:27 1

Song from the Jordge Dalto LP "Chevere" UA-LA671-G. Envelope label reads: "The demo record made from Richardson's standard polystyrene compound that helps eliminate surface noise and improves audio quality".

 Eliminate Surface Noise!: Stella by Starlight; Audio Equipment Adjustment Test [copy 3] polymeric_005 Grooved analog disc; running time 2:27 1

Song from the Jordge Dalto LP "Chevere" UA-LA671-G. Envelope label reads: "The demo record made from Richardson's standard polystyrene compound that helps eliminate surface noise and improves audio quality".

 Stella by Starlight; Audio Equipment Adjustment Test [copy 1] polymeric_001 promotional disc from the Jordge Dalto LP "Chevere" UA-LA671-G Grooved analog disc; running time 2:27 1 Stella by Starlight; Audio Equipment Adjustment Test [copy 2] polymeric_002 promotional disc from the Jordge Dalto LP "Chevere" UA-LA671-G Grooved analog disc; running time 2:27 1