Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Dr. Bridges uses a pen to point at a spot on the chart depicting the flies. Flies have been used for experimentation to develop a greater understanding of heredity and genes. Photograph appears with the article, "What's New in the Progress of Science," Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar 1935: J16. Text from newspaper caption: Dr. Calvin B. Bridges of Caltech with map that discloses location of the genes, or inheritance unit carriers, in the four chromosomes of the fruit fly. The scientist is pointing to a band composed of genes, including one that determines certain wing structure. Segments of two of the chromosomes are shown, appearing as striped sticks of candy. This chart was prepared for Carnegie Institution exhibit on the basis of fly-breeding experiments. Handwritten on negative: Dr. Calvin B. Bridges. Text from negative sleeve: BRIDGES, CALVIN B. DR. CAL. TECH. 1932 X
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_1437 ark:/21198/zz002dbwpf
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Flies--California Scientists--American--California--Los Angeles County Bridges, Calvin Blackman, 1889-1938
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