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Dr. Edwin H. Land (1909-1991)
URL: http://www.rowland.harvard.edu/organization/land/index.php

Description:
Biography of scientist Edwin H. Land, who "was distinguished for his inventions and contributions in the fields of polarized light, photography and colour vision," and who developed the Polaroid instant camera and founded the Polaroid Corporation. Illustrated biography sections discuss Land's early life and his theories and achievements. From the "Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society," reprinted on the website of the Rowland Institute at Harvard, which was founded by Land.

LII Topics: Cameras, History, Notable People, Photography, Scientists

Publisher:
Rowland Institute at Harvard

Extra Keywords
color

LII Database Information:
Record 25449 created by Jennifer English on 02/11/2008
Last modification on 02/13/2008
Published: 02/13/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25449

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