Miscellaneous papers created by Richard Shortridge during his work with the Ohio State University, Monsanto Chemical Company, Commercial Solvents Corporation, and the Midwest Research Institute. Includes interoffice correspondence, company directories, strategic plans, newspaper clippings, and papers associated with exhibits.

Includes correspondence associated with Shortridge's search for work and consulting others with employment questions.

Includes papers associated with Shortridge's membership in the American Chemical Society, Kansas City section, including correspondence, meeting minutes, and copies of the Chemical and Engineering News newsletter.

Contains an article by Robert Shortridge titled, "The Synthesis of Some Cyclopropane and Spirane Hydrocarbons."

Contains copies of academic works written by Robert Shortridge, correspondence about publications, and a CV outlining his publication accomplishments.

Marked-up copy of Robert Shortridge's article.

Includes correspondence, written notes, and copies of miscellaneous publications used for reference for future research ideas and publications.

Includes copies of patents for the compound and preparation of penicillin and cobalt and the recovery and purification of bacitracin.

Includes correspondence about future research possibilities.

Includes copies of articles from the Hydro Review.

Correspondence from Robert Shortridge to Bruce Bradley about the Linda Hall Library.