Stephen Moulton Babcock (1843 - 1931) was a U.S. agricultural chemist. He was a discoverer & eponym of the Babcock test which determines the butterfat content of milk. He invented it around 1890.
A Fortune Given Away
Tells the story of the Babcock test, and describes what Dr. Babcock's personality was like. Illustrated with historical photographs.
Stephen Moulton Babcock
Biographical profile of the chemist for whom the Babcock test is named.
Mr. Babcock's Invention
A short play. Includes pictures, and an introduction explaining the importance of Babcock's discovery in dairy science. Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.