Rosetta Elizabeth Shear Clarkson (1893-1950)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0137]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: C. 1940

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0137

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Summary

In 1940, Rosetta Elizabeth Shear Clarkson (1893-1950) was a high school English teacher in New Rochelle, New York. By 1942, when this publicity photograph was distributed, she was becoming known for her books on herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.

Subject

Clarkson, Rosetta E

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0137

Repository Loc.

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

Date

C. 1940

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Topic

  • Herbs
  • Therapeutics
  • Herb gardening
  • Women scientists
  • Herbs--Therapeutic use

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0137]

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