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Blanche J. Lawrence

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Blanche J. Lawrence
BornJune 18, 1920
DiedFebruary 9, 1989
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Spouses
Scientific career
Institutions

Blanche J. Lawrence (June 18, 1920 – February 9, 1989)[1][2] was an African American biochemist who originally began work as a research assistant in the Health Division of the University of Chicago's Metallurgical Laboratory during the Manhattan Project.[3] After WWII, Lawrence continued her career at the Argonne National Laboratory and became a junior biochemist after four years in 1949.[4][5] During this time, Lawrence was publicized in an edition of Ebony Magazine featuring "Atom Scientists".[6]

She graduated from Tuskegee University and was married to Captain Erwin Lawrence, a 99th Pursuit Squadron pilot who was killed during WWII.[7][4] While attending Tuskegee University, Lawrence joined the Creative Dance Group as well as the Physical Education Club.[6]

Selected publication

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  • Norris, W.P. and Lawrence, Blanche J. "Determination of Calcium in Biological Materials." Analytical Chemistry, vol. 25, no.6, 1953, pp.956-960., doi: 10.1021/ac60078a031.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Boyd, Herb (2024-02-15). "Two "Atom Scientists": Blanche Lawrence and Carolyn Parker". New York Amsterdam News. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  2. ^ "Blanche Lawrence, Chemist born". African American Registry. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ "Manhattan Project: Places > "MET LAB" (METALLURGICAL LABORATORY)". osti.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  4. ^ a b "Blanche J. Lawrence - Nuclear Museum". Atomic Heritage Foundation National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  5. ^ Crocker, Brittany. "15 African-Americans who were hidden heroes of the Manhattan Project". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  6. ^ a b Lantero, Allison; Kreer, Cort (March 15, 2018). "Five Fast Facts About Blanche J. Lawrence". U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. ^ "Erwin Bernard Lawrence". CAF RISE ABOVE. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  8. ^ Norris, W. P.; Lawrence, B. J. (1953-06-01). "Determination of Calcium in Biological Materials". Analytical Chemistry. 25 (6): 956–960. doi:10.1021/ac60078a031. ISSN 0003-2700.