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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

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Rita R. Colwell Papers

Identifier: MSS85361
Abstract

National Science Foundation director, microbiologist, educator, and administrator. Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, notes, meeting minutes, subject files, and other papers in both physical and digital formats documenting Colwell’s tenure as National Science Foundation director and career as a microbiologist.

Dates 1931-2004; Majority of material found within 1980-2004
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Nina V. Fedoroff Papers

Identifier: MSS85579
Abstract

Molecular biologist, geneticist, educator, and science and technology advisor to the United States Department of State. Correspondence, notes, subject files, writings, and speeches in both physical and digital formats relating primarily to Fedoroff’s career as a scientist and professor and to her involvement in professional organizations from 1971 to 2012.

Dates 1914-2012; Majority of material found within 1977-2008
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Gloria Ford Gilmer Papers

Identifier: MSS86576
Abstract Consultant, educator, ethnomathematics pioneer, mathematician, and social activist. Biographical material, bylaws, correspondence, financial records, meeting agendas and minutes, memoranda, proposals, reports, résumés, rosters, speeches, and writings documenting Gilmer’s professional career and contributions to the fields of ethnomathematics and mathematics in both physical and digital formats. Additionally featured are Gilmer's activities and accomplishments as a social justice advocate and...
Dates 1928-2021; Majority of material found within 1980-2010
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Isabella Karle and Jerome Karle Papers

Identifier: MSS85507
Abstract

Physical chemists. Writings, speeches, correspondence, research data, subject files, photographs, notes, and miscellaneous textual materials in both physical and digital formats primarily relating to the Karles’ careers at the Naval Research Laboratory and their contributions to the field of crystallography.

Dates 1912-2010; Majority of material found within 1948-2008
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Vera C. Rubin Papers

Identifier: MSS84805
Abstract

Astronomer. Correspondence, writings, lecture notes and illustrations, observation logs, astronomical data, photographs, reports, and other papers relating to Rubin's career as an astronomer specializing in the movement of galaxies and in the existence of dark matter in the universe as well as her involvement in professional organizations and her efforts to promote women in science.

Dates 1781-2014; Majority of material found within ( 1945-2010)
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Maxine Singer Papers

Identifier: MSS85102
Abstract

Biochemist, science advocate, and administrator. Correspondence, laboratory notebooks, subject files, research material, reports, speeches and writings, printed matter, and miscellaneous items documenting Singer's genetic research, science advocacy, and administrative service with various scientific institutes and organizations, including her tenure as president of the Carnegie Institution of Washington.

Dates 1950-2007; Majority of material found within 1970-1995