Ava Josephine McAmis (1897-1991)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5599]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

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Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-5599

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Summary

Born in San Antonio, Texas, chemist Ava Josephine McAmis (1897-1991) attended Randolph-Macon Woman's College and then worked as a tutor at the University of Texas while earning her master's degree. That work led to a position at Yale University, where she earned a Ph.D. in chemistry. McAmis returned to San Antonio, where she became a faculty member at San Antonio College.

Subject

  • McAmis, Ava Josephine 1897-1991
  • Randolph-Macon Woman's College
  • University of Texas
  • Yale University
  • San Antonio College

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-5599

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

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Topic

  • Chemistry
  • Women scientists

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5599]

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