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Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, Geologist
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz (1807-1873), Swiss-born American zoologist, geologist and glaciologist. Founded the Museum of Comparative Zoology in 1860. Founding member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1863. Agassiz is shown sitting in three-quarter profile. Handwritten inscription at bottom reads: "Agassiz 1864."
1864
Sonrel, August
Publication Information
| Creator | Sonrel, August |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1864 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 24 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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