Halbert Powers Gillette discusses electron-magnetic theory, San Marino, 1930

Item Overview

Title

Halbert Powers Gillette discusses electron-magnetic theory, San Marino, 1930

Date Created

February 2, 1930

Date

1930-02-02

Publisher

Los Angeles Times

Language

No linguistic content

Collection

Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Notes

Description

Gillette stands outside holding a model globe pointing to a location with his index finger.
A former teacher at Columbia University, Gillette is also a recognized figure in the engineering field and has been employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. His hopes that his electron-magnetic theory will develop accurate weather forecasting and earthquakes.
Photograph appears with the article, "New Temblor Theory Told," Los Angeles Times, 03 Feb 1930: 8.

Caption

Text from newspaper caption: Halbert P. Gillette Demonstrates With Globe Retired engineer and former science instructor at Columbia University evolves electron-magnetic theory, which, he believes, will in time permit of a more accurate forecasting of earthquakes and weather based on study of the magnetic forces of other planets.
Text from negative sleeve: GILLETTE, HALBERT P.

Physical Description

Extent

1 photograph

Medium

b&w nitrate negative

Keywords

Genre

cellulose nitrate film
news photographs

Names

Gillette, Halbert Powers, 1869-

Location

San Marino (Calif.)

Resource type

still image

Subjects

Weather forecasting--California--San Marino
Globes
Scientists--American--California--San Marino
Engineers