World-renowned chemist, humanitarian, and long-time resident of Oak Park.
Born: Montgomery, Alabama on April 11, 1899
Died: Chicago, Illinois on April 19, 1975

NOVA's 2 hour special on the life of Percy Julian

To Students: The following essays are great examples of how you can research information and put it in your own words. Read it, but don't copy it.

To Teachers: These may be printed for classroom use.
Dr. Julian Word Search
Percy Julian the Person - essay by Janet Barnstable
Dr. Percy L. Julian: Noted Chemical Scientest - Bette Wilson
Essay written by DeAnna Jenkins, age 9
Report written by Jennifer T., grade 3

Stamp in Honor of Percy Lavon Julian
Issued: January 29, 1993
Black Heritage Series, the Percy Lavon Julian stamp, was designed by Higgins Bond of Teaneck, New Jersey."
from the first day issue folder....

"Born April 11, 1899, in Montgomery, Alabama, Percy L. Julian is best known for his achievements in chemistry, producing chemicals in the laboratory previously only available from nature. His work with chemicals used to make sex hormones led to improved treatment for some forms of cancer and pregnancy disorders. These and other chemicals Dr. Julian produced in the laboratory, including cortisone, which relieves arthritis pain, became less expensive to manufacture and more widely available through his research.

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