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Mary Watson Whitney

An American astronomer and for 22 years the head of the Vassar Observatory where 102 scientific papers were published under her guidance (Wikipedia).

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American astronomer (1847–1921)

Born 11 September 1847
Died 20 January 1921

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  • Cover of: Eulogy on Matthew Vassar

    First published in 1869 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Maria Mitchell: born at Nantucket, Mass., August 1, 1818, died at Lynn, Mass., June 28, 1889

    First published in 1889 — 1 edition
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    First published in 1889 — 1 edition
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We need a photo of Mary Watson Whitney

American astronomer (1847–1921)

Born 11 September 1847
Died 20 January 1921

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Biography, Women astronomers, Women college teachers

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United States

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Maria Mitchell (1818-1889), Matthew Vassar (1792-1868)

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September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
December 31, 2016 Edited by Agnes Reid Very brief bio & Wikipedia link added
June 6, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Removed period from death date
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import