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Title: |
Talalay Foam Rubber Archive |
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Repository: |
Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, The University of Akron
Phone: 330-972-7670 http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives |
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Creator: |
Talalay, Michael |
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Dates: |
1920-1994 |
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Bulk dates: |
1940-1975 |
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Quantity: |
12 cubic feet |
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Abstract: |
Joseph Talalay and his sons, Leon and Anselm, were integral players in the history of rubber. They developed and perfected a process to make latex sponge rubber that was more sustainable than other processes also developed in the mid 1900's. Much of their work occurred at the B.F. Goodrich Company in Akron, Ohio during the 1950s and '60s. The process was used by over 20 countries across the world and has continued to be used to create mattresses, pillows and other products comprised of foam rubber. The archive contains material relating to the Talalay Foam Rubber Process and the Talalay Family. It consists of agreements, correspondence, patents, products, processes, reports, blueprints and photographs of plants and machinery and detailed descriptions of how to construct a foam rubber factory as well as foam rubber samples. |
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Identification: |
MSS2008.30 |
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Location: |
Collection is house at F-9. |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
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Sample Image: |
To view the Talalay finding aid |