Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Radiation and Organisms Division Search this
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Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
Physical description:
4 x 3.25;
Type:
Lantern slides
Date:
1929
Between 1929 and 1934
Notes:
See also MNH-11036F.
See also Record Unit 95, Box 31A, Folder 36.
Summary:
Dr. Earl S. Johnston in the Division of Radiation and Organisms, located in the basement of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle. Shown here is an apparatus for studying phototropism (bending toward light) of seedlings, in connection with experiments to determine effects of wave lengths of light on growth.
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-6464]
Restrictions & Rights:
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