Image: Lise Meitner (1878-1968), lecturing at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., 1946

Description: Creator: Briggs, C.A Subject: Meitner, Lise 1878-1968        Catholic University of America Type: Black-and-white photographs Date: 1946 Topic: Physics      Women scientists Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5996] Summary: In 1938, Austrian-born physicist Lise Meitner (1878-1968) fled Germany and eventually became a Swedish citizen. After World War II, Meitner received many awards, including being named "Woman of the Year" at the National Press Club in 1946. She was a Visiting Professor of Physics at Catholic University during Spring 1946. In a press release associated with her arrival, Dr. Meitner emphasized that her goal was "wholly educational": "I have no intention to suggest how atomic energy should be controlled, beyond expressing my sincere hope that no occasion will again arise where it will be utilized in war. A lasting peace is more desirable than the creation of weapons which might lead to the extermination of mankind." Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives Persistent URL: [1] Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives
Title: Lise Meitner (1878-1968), lecturing at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., 1946
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