Hodgkins Medal Awarded to J. J. Thomson

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Summary

Back view of the Hodgkins Medal awarded to J. J. Thomson. The Hodgkins Medal and Fund were established in 1893 in memory of Thomas George Hodgkins who willed his fortune to the Smithsonian and stipulated that a portion be used to promote atmospheric research. The medal is awarded annually or biennially for 'important contributions to knowledge of the physical environment bearing upon the welfare of man.'

Subject

  • Thomson, J. J (Joseph John) Sir 1856-1940
  • Hodgkins, Thomas George
  • Hodgkins Fund and Medal

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 66, Folder 8

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

c. 1902

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

  • Awards
  • Seals (Numismatics)
  • Rewards (Prizes, etc.)
  • Ecology
  • Medals
  • Environmental research

Form/Genre

  • Photographic print
  • Object

ID Number

SA-771

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Object; Medium: Photographic print

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