Subject:

Simpson, Jennie Laura Symons 1894-1977  Search this

McGill University  Search this

Hunter College  Search this

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Summary:

Born in Waterloo, Canada, geneticist Jennie Laura Symons Simpson (1894-1977) earned all her degrees from McGill University (B.A., 1917; M.S., 1921; Ph.D., 1925). In 1925 she married biochemist George Eric Simpson (d. 1927) and eventually joined the faculty at Hunter College (1929-1962). Much of her research focused on marine algae.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-3382

Repository Loc.:

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

Topic:

Genetics  Search this

Women scientists  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-3382]

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_306471