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Dr. E.A. Birge Reading Sun Machine in Car
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Dr. Edward Ashael Birge reading a sun machine inside a car. In 1875 Dr. Birge first came to teach natural history at the University of Wisconsin, and remained part of the institution for the next 75 years. He contributed much to the university, including work as Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, president, and research in limnology. Dr. Birge was also the curator of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin from 1936-1946.
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| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 11 cm |
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| Call Number | PH 1282 |
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| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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E.A. Birge Reading an Anemometer
1912
Dr. E.A. Birge in his element, reading an anemometer of the weather data station on Green Lake.
Dr. Birge on Trout Lake
circa 1930-1939
Dr. Edward Ashael Birge paddling on a raft in Trout Lake. In 1875 Dr. Birge first came to teach natural history at the University of Wisconsin, and remained part of the institution for the next 75 ...
Limnology Apparatus
1890
Apparatus for limnological research conducted at Trout Lake, Wisconsin and elsewhere.
Edward A. Birge
1917
Edward A. Birge and Chancey Juday with plankton trap in Lake Mendota. From album of photographs relating to the research in limnology conducted at Trout Lake, and elsewhere by Edward A. Birge, Univ...
Birge and Juday on the Ice
circa 1930-1939
Dr. Edward Birge (left) and Chancey Juday (center) do limnology research on the ice with a mud thermometer.
Limnological Research on Ice
Dr. Edward Birge, March, and Professor Chancey Juday with the first mud thermometer on the ice.
