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Description
Maria Mitchell.Worked under contract to the Coast Survey in mid-1840's.First woman professional to work for the Federal GovernmentFamous astronomer, computer for the Nautical Almanac, professor at Vassar (Image credit: NOAA Central Library)
Credit
NOAA Central Library
Display Date
1847
Location
Massachusetts, Nantucket
Collection
NOAA People
Coast & Geodetic Survey
Keywords
Personnel
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Maria Mitchell