Jennie Laura Symons Simpson (1894-1977)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-3382]

Creator:

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date:

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-3382

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Download IIIF ManifestRequest permissionsDownload image Print
 

Summary

Born in Waterloo, Canada, geneticist Jennie Laura Symons Simpson (1894-1977) earned all her degrees from McGill University (B.A., 1917; M.S., 1921; Ph.D., 1925). In 1925 she married biochemist George Eric Simpson (d. 1927) and eventually joined the faculty at Hunter College (1929-1962). Much of her research focused on marine algae.

Subject

  • Simpson, Jennie Laura Symons 1894-1977
  • McGill University
  • Hunter College

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-3382

Repository Loc.

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

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • Copyright Not Evaluated

Topic

  • Genetics
  • Women scientists

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-3382]

Full Record

View Full Record