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Morse, Meroë Marston

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 1969

Biography

Meroë Marston Morse was born in Waterville, Maine and graduated from Smith College in 1945. She began working for Polaroid shortly after graduation. In 1948 she was appointed director of the research laboratory and played a major role in the deveoplment of black and white photography. She was later appointed the director of the special photographic research division, a position she held until her death in 1969.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Polaroid Corporation records, series VII: records related to Meroë Morse

Collection Identifier: Mss:658 1905-2005 P762 VII
Overview:

This series of the Polaroid Corporation records contains records related to Polaroid scientist Meroë Morse. It includes administrative records, research and development records, and photographs. Morse was one of the first women scientists to work at Polaroid.

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  • Subject: Photographs X
  • Subject: Women scientists--United States X