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Cohn, Essie White, 1902-1963

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Biography

Named 1961 Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Denver.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Byron and Essie White Cohn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M043
Abstract Byron E. Cohn (1901-1993) was Professor of Physics and served as Chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. His wife, Essie White Cohn (1902-1963) was Professor of Chemistry at the University of Denver from 1942-1963. They received undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Denver and earned doctorates from the University of Chicago. Byron Cohn was instrumental in founding the Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory. Essie Cohn participated in...
Dates: 1902-1986

Essie Cohn at Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory, 1948

 Item
Identifier: M043.02.0001.0015.00001
Abstract

This image shows Essie White Cohn in front of a trailer with a label that says "University of Denver Dept of Physica". The trailer is located at the Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory, where Cohn participated in several studies on the effects of high altitude on nutrition.

Dates: 1948

The University of Denver Chemist, April 1924

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Identifier: M043.02.0001.0007.00001
Abstract

This issue of the University of Denver Chemist, edited by Essie Cohn, was released in April 1924 and features articles on moving from school to the workforce, teaching high school chemistry, and notes regarding a variety of chemistry-related student organizations and events on campus, from fraternities to Pharmacy Club. The issue also features poems about chemistry and research, and notes on alumni and their activities.

Dates: April 1924

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