Edgar Fahs Smith

Chemist, Award Winner

1854 – 1928

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Who was Edgar Fahs Smith?

Edgar Fahs Smith was an American scientist who is best known today for his interests in the history of chemistry. He accumulated a large collection of pictures, books, and papers related to the history of chemistry, and which today forms the nucleus of the Edgar Fahs Smith Memorial Collection at the University of Pennsylvania. He served as provost of the University, 1911-20.

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Born
May 23, 1854
York
Also known as
  • Edgar Smith
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Gettysburg College
Died
May 3, 1928

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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