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Women in science

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

'Women Scientists 1', n.d. [1980s?]

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Identifier: dlpc00010
Scope and Contents First of presumably a series of posters celebrating notable 'Women Scientists'. This poster describes the life and achievements of 'Caroline Herschel (1750-1848), Astronomer.' As well as some brief biographical text it includes the statement: 'Published by Equal Opportunities Commission, Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HN.' Also includes four drawings of the subject and one of the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society which she was awarded. Printed in black, white, blue...
Dates: n.d. [1980s?]

'Women Scientists 2', n.d. [1980s?]

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Identifier: dlpc00011
Scope and Contents

Second of presumably a series of posters celebrating notable 'Women Scientists'. This poster describes the life and achievements of 'Jane C. Wright, Physician and Chemotherapist.' As well as some brief biographical text it includes the statement: 'Published by Equal Opportunities Commission, Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HN.' Also includes three drawings of the subject. Printed in black, white, blue and brown.

Dates: n.d. [1980s?]

'Women Scientists 6', n.d. [1980s?]

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Identifier: dlpc00012
Scope and Contents

Sixth of presumably a series of posters celebrating notable 'Women Scientists'. This poster describes the life and achievements of 'Irene Joliot Curie (1897-1956), Nuclear Physicist.' As well as some biographical text it includes the statement: 'Published by Equal Opportunities Commission, Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HN.' Also includes four drawings of the subject. Printed in black, white, blue and red.

Dates: n.d. [1980s?]