Research notebooks are used to document the steps and processes in scientific experiments. They document the procedures used so that an experiment can be replicated.  

Rear: Index to Research Note Books, Institute of Paper Chemistry Unaccessioned 

This index contains listing of research notebooks from different researchers and where the works are referenced in other projects.  

Front: Institute of Paper Chemistry Research notebook, 1933 Unaccessioned 

The entries in this notebook show that a standardized format is used, such as kinds of materials and equipment. There is also a space to include observations and some tentative conclusions.