Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1990.008
Title
Felix Sebba Papers 1979-1989
Quantity
4.2 Cubic Feet, 3 boxes
Creator
Sebba, Felix, 1912-1989
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of materials concerning Felix Sebba's research into the uses of aphrons and other foams
from 1979 to 1989. Materials include correspondence, notes on research, and both published and unpublished papers.
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University
Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder],
Felix Sebba Papers, Ms1990-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Scope and Content
The collection was donated to Special Collections in May 1990.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Felix Sebba Papers was completed in December 2013.
Felix Sebba (November 21, 1912-June 14, 1989) was a Professor of Chemical Engineering (1979-1989) at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University. A native of Cape Town, South Africa, he taught for 22 years at the University of Witwatersrand
in Johannesburg. Sebba was a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chemical Society and the discoverer of and expert
on aphrons. He authored Foams and Biliquid Foams- Aphrons and was published in a number of scientific journals.
The collection consists primarily of materials concerning Felix Sebba's research into the uses of aphrons and other foams
from 1979 to 1989. Materials include correspondence, notes on research, and both published and unpublished papers.