Elizabeth Lee Hazen (1888-1975) and Rachel Brown (1898-1980)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-3566]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 10/28/1955

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-3566

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Summary

In 1950, microbiologist Elizabeth Lee Hazen (1888-1975) and chemist Rachel Brown (1898-1980), Division of Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany, developed an effective antifungal agent (nystatin) for yeast infections. This photograph was distributed in 1955 when Hazen and Brown were given the first Squibb Award for achievements in chemotherapy.

Subject

  • Hazen, Elizabeth Lee 1888-
  • Brown, Rachel 1898-1980
  • New York (State) Department of Health

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-3566

Repository Loc.

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

Date

10/28/1955

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Topic

  • Chemistry
  • Chemotherapy
  • Microbiology
  • Women scientists

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-3566]

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