Physical Science Building (Later Renamed Robert A. Thornton Hall)

About This Item

Exterior view of the Physical Science Building on the San Francisco State campus. The building was later renamed Robert A. Thornton Hall in honor of Dr. Robert A. Thornton, the University’s first Black dean of science. A physicist and educator, Thornton was known for his leadership in science education and for his correspondence with Albert Einstein.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0308
Context

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
420

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