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Louis Pasteur 1822–1895: An exhibit presented by the National Library of Medicine in observance of the sesquicentennial of the birth of Louis Pasteur, scientist and benefactor of humanity, Oct. 2, 1972–Feb. 4, 1973

A booklet for the National Library of Medicine’s exhibition on Louis Pasteur offers a brief biography, and highlights his contributions to the understanding of fermentation and acceptance of germ theory by the scientific community. It includes an image of a chemical model Pasteur made and some of his notes.

Blue-and-white graphic of Pastuer in a laboratory on the cover of a booklet
    • Author/Artist:

      National Library of Medicine
    • Year:

      1972
    • Type:

      Exhibition Booklet
    • Topic:

      Fermentation