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Story November 7, 1938

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

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On November 7, 1938, in Stockholm, it was reported but unconfirmed that either Ernest Orlando Lawrence of the University of California or Enrico Fermi of Rome would receive the Nobel Prize in Physics on November 10, recognizing Lawrence's atomic research.

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Two Professors
Considered for
1938 Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 7. (UP) - It was reported today but not confirmed that either Ernest Orlando Lawrence, professor of physics of the University of California, or Enrico Fermi of Rome would be the likely recipient of the Nobel prize in physics, to be awarded Nov. 10.

Prof. Lawrence has become internationally known for research in the structure of atoms, atomic nucleus, transmutation of atoms, interaction of radiation and matter on applications of physics to biology and medicine.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Nobel Prize Physics Ernest Lawrence Enrico Fermi Atomic Research 1938

What entities or persons were involved?

Ernest Orlando Lawrence Enrico Fermi

Where did it happen?

Stockholm

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Key Persons

Ernest Orlando Lawrence Enrico Fermi

Location

Stockholm

Event Date

Nov. 7, 1938

Story Details

Reported but unconfirmed possibility of Ernest Orlando Lawrence or Enrico Fermi receiving the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics on Nov. 10; Lawrence noted for atomic research and physics applications to biology and medicine.

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