Collection, 1950.

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Collection, 1950.

The collection consists of correspondence with Dr. Henry Louis Smith and Helen Louis Smith about Dr. Smith's involvement with X-rays.

1 folder.

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Nisbet, Douglas Heath, 1893-1966.

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Douglas Heath Nisbet was graduated from Davidson College in 1913. He attended medical school at Harvard and practiced medicine in Charlotte, N.C. From the description of Collection, 1950. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 722092901 ...

Smith, Henry Louis, 1859-1951

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Henry Louis Smith, 1859-1951, was born in Greensboro, N.C. He graduated from Davidson College in 1881. He accepted a position of the faculty of Davidson College in 1886 and began graduate work at the University of Virginia. Smith taught physics and astronomy and was superintendent of grounds and buildings. While a professor, Smith performed the first X-ray experiment in the U.S. in 1896. Smith was president of Davidson College from 1901 to 1912 and president of Washington and Lee Un...