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Address by Michael Heidelberger at the 50th anniversary celebration of the death of Louis Pasteur

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584940X209

Dates

  • Creation: November 1946

Extent

12 pages

Creator

Description

Heidelberger, who had learned French in his youth from a governess, delivered this address in December, 1946, in Paris at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the death of Louis Pasteur. It was the first international scientific symposium after World War II. His hotel in Paris, a city still recovering from the deprivation of war, had heat for only two hours a day.

Language of Materials

French

Original Profiles System Identifier

DHBBNG

Physical Description

Physical Condition - Good

Creator

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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