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Postcard of Louis Pasteur

  • 1932-Sep-20

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Postcard from an unidentified sender with a portrait of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895). Pasteur is credited with discovering the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization. His scientific discoveries provided a better understanding of the cause and prevention of diseases.

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  • 9 cm W x 13.5 cm H
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Council on Library and Information Resources

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  • Series IV – Photographic Materials, 1894-1930
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  • Box 22

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Scientific Biography
Louis Pasteur

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Petit, Pierre Lanith. “Postcard of Louis Pasteur,” September 20, 1932. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 22. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/3zmfn06.

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