1959 Press Photo George Charles de Hevesy Displays Atoms for Peace Award
This is an original press photo. New York - Professor George Charles de Hevesy, 73, displays second Atoms for Peace award during presentation ceremonies at Rockefeller Institute yesterday. He was cited for his pioneering concept of using the radioactive character of certain atoms to observe their movements and interactions. The $75,000 Atom for Peace awards were established two years ago as a memorial to Henry Ford and his son, Edsel. De Hevesy now is professor at the Research Institute for Organic Chemistry in Stockholm, Sweden.Photo measures 8.25 x 10inches. Photo is dated 01-30-1959.
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