Contributed by Norway Historical Society
Description
Postcard of the Charles A. Stephens Laboratory at Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway.
Stephens built the lab, which was razed in 1953, to provide space for researchers to find a cure for aging.
He is best known as a prolific author of short stories and books for young people.
A trained doctor, he used cytology to discover and study the aging processes in cells and hoped to find ways to prevent them.
The back of the postcard reads: "Nov. 10th /21, Very best good wishes from the old Laboratory, with hopes for your speedy return to excellent health and Norway, Marie Scalar Stephens"
About This Item
- Title: Charles A. Stephens Laboratory postcard, ca. 1921
- Creator: Edith M. Smith
- Creation Date: circa 1921
- Subject Date: circa 1921
- Location: Norway, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: Subject collections-Box D
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Authors, American
- Laboratories--Maine--Norway
- Stephens, C.A. (Charles Asbury), 1844-1921
- Authors, Maine
- Scientists--Maine--Norway
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Norway Historical Society471 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268
(207) 743-7377
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