Frederick E. Fowle, Jr
ID: SIA2011-0903
Creator: Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954
Form/Genre: Person, candid
Date: August, 1935
Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7433, Box 3, Folder: Scrapbook A-N
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Frederick E. Fowle, Jr., (1869-1940) was an editor of "Smithsonian Physical Tables", and a Research Assistant at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Subject
- Fowle, Frederick E (Frederick Eugene) 1869-
- Smithsonian Physical Tables
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Category
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes
- Frederick Eugene Fowle Jr. (1869-1940) began working at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory as a Junior Assistant (1894-1917), eventually becoming an Aide (1917-26), and later, a Research Assistant (1926-37). He was also an editor of the "Smithsonian Physical Tables."
- "Smithsonian Physical Tables" was published by the Smithsonian Institution periodically beginning in 1852. Originally published in 1852, this classic reference source comprises of numerous tables of common physical and chemical data. The information provided is broad in scope. It is of general interest to scientists and engineers, and of particular interest to those involved with physics in its larger sense. In 2003, Knovel undertook the conversion of this publication into full-text searchable electronic format that makes data easily accessible.
- This image was taken by Ruel P. Tolman, former Director of Smithsonian National Collection of Fine Arts and is included in a scrapbook of photographs of Smithsonian staff, grounds and buildings, exhibitions, and Washington, D.C. scenes (Section F).
Contained within
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7433, Box 3, Folder: Scrapbook A-N
Contact information
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Date
August, 1935
Restrictions & Rights
No restrictions
Topic
- Smithsonian Institution
- Personnel management
- Employees
- Smithsonian Institution--Employees
Form/Genre
- Person, candid
- Photographic print
ID Number
SIA2011-0903
Physical description
Number of Images: 1; Color: Black and White; Size: 2.25w x 2.25h; Type of Image: Person, candid; Medium: Photographic print