Subject:

Clarkson, Rosetta E  Search this

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Date:

C. 1940

Summary:

In 1940, Rosetta Elizabeth Shear Clarkson (1893-1950) was a high school English teacher in New Rochelle, New York. By 1942, when this publicity photograph was distributed, she was becoming known for her books on herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0137

Repository Loc.:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Topic:

Women scientists  Search this

Herbs--Therapeutic use  Search this

Herb gardening  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0137]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Copyright Not Evaluated

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_290661