Rosa Smith Eigenmann papers, 1880-1927

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Rosa Smith Eigenmann papers, 1880-1927

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The Rosa Smith Eigenmann papers comprise 0.2 cubic feet spanning 1880-1927. The collection of the internationally known ichthyologist includes some of her correspondence, memorabilia, and research.

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Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management

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Eigenmann, Rosa Smith, 1858-1947

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Indiana University student and wife of Professor Carl H. Eigenmann. Rosa Smith Eigenmann was an internationally known ichthyologist and the first librarian of the San Diego Society of Natural History. She wrote numerous articles of her studies and was considered an authority on fish. She studied at Indiana University under David Starr Jordan and was the first woman to be the president of the I.U. chapter of Sigma Xi, an honorary science society. From the desc...