Object Details
- Subject
- Clarkson, Rosetta E
- Summary
- In 1940, Rosetta Elizabeth Shear Clarkson (1893-1950) was a high school English teacher in New Rochelle, New York. By 1942, when this publicity photograph was distributed, she was becoming known for her books on herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.
- Cite as
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0137
- Repository Loc.
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
- C. 1940
- Local number
- SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0137]
- Restrictions & Rights
- No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Type
- Black-and-white photographs
- Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Topic
- Women scientists
- Herbs--Therapeutic use
- Herb gardening
- Record ID
- siris_arc_290661
