Marie Sklodowska Curie Collection (#2)

Medal commemorating Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1967. Obverse of a medal issued in 1967 to commemorate the centenary of her birth

Apparatus used by Pierre and Marie Curie in their research into radium, 1904. This equipment was used by the Curies to investigate the deflection of the beta rays from radium in a magnetic field

A stage in the separation of radium from pitchblende using sodium carbonate, c1900. A scene in the laboratory of the Nobel Prize winning physicists Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris

Title page of Oeuvres de Pierre Curie, 1908. French chemist Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel

Marie and Pierre Curie, physicists, 1904. Photograph with their daughter Irene. Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by H Becquerel

Children of the Sklodowski family, Polish, c1870-1875. Left to right: Zosia, Hela, Maria (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Joseph and Bronya

Radium experiment, 1904. Artist: Poyet
Radium experiment, 1904. Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma particles from a radium sample placed between the poles of an electromagnet, as used in Marie and Pierre Curies laboratory, Paris

Part of Pierre and Marie Curies laboratory, Paris, 1904. It was here that they did much of their work on magnetism and radioacticity which led to the 1903 Nobel prize for physics which they shared

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist in 1921. Curie (1867-1934) with Dean Pegram of the School of Engineering, Columbia University, New York, during her tour of the United States

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist with members of her family in Warsaw, Poland, 1912. Marie Curie (1867-1934), with her sisters Hela Szalay and Bronya Dluska

Radium Institute, Paris, c1920. Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish-born French physicist and Nobel Prize winner, was director of research at the Radium Institute from 1918 until her death

Radium Institute, Warsaw, Poland, 1932. The institute was inaugurated on 29 May 1932, in the presence of the Nobel Prizewinning scientist Marie Curie and her sister Bronya Dluska

Manya Sklodowska (Marie Curie) and her sister Bronya (seated), 1886. The future Nobel Prizewinning physicist before she left her native Poland for France

House where Marie Curie was governess, c1887. Before leaving her native Poland to go to Paris in 1891 to study mathematics, physics and chemistry

Mr Sklodowski with his three surviving daughters, c1886
Mr Sklodovski with his three surviving daughters, c1886. Left to right; Manya (Marie Curie) (1867-1934), Bronya ( Bronya Dluska) and Hela Sklodowsaka

Madame Sklodowska, c1877. Marie Curies (1867-1934) mother, who died when Marie was aged 10

Work of Marie and Pierre Curie, 1904. High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium. From La Nature. (Paris, 1904)

Electroscope fitted with microscope, 1904. This instrument was used in the Curies laboratory, Paris, to detect the presence of radioactivity. From La Nature. (Paris, 1904)

A corner of Pierre and Marie Curies laboratory, Paris, 1904. It was here that they did much of their work on magnetism and radioacticity which led to the 1903 Nobel prize for physics which they

(Antoine) Henri Becquerel (1852-1908), French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel accidentally discovered radioactivity while investigating the phosphorescence of uranium salts

Pierre and Marie Curie, French physicists, 1904. Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

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Marie Sklodowska Curie, a trailblazing Polish-French physicist, left an indelible mark on the world of science. Alongside her husband Pierre Curie, they formed a formidable duo in their research on radioactivity. Their groundbreaking discoveries earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, making Marie the first woman to ever receive this prestigious honor. Born in 1867, Marie's passion for knowledge and determination led her to pursue higher education at a time when women were often discouraged from doing so. She overcame numerous obstacles and became not only one of the most influential scientists of her time but also an inspiration for future generations. The legacy of Marie Curie extended beyond her own achievements. Her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie followed in her footsteps and won the Nobel Prize herself alongside her husband Frederic Joliot-Curie in 1935. This remarkable family lineage showcased their unwavering dedication to scientific exploration. Captured through black-and-white photographs that have stood the test of time, these images offer glimpses into Marie's life journey. From a young age portrait taken when she was just sixteen to intimate family moments with Pierre and their three daughters, we witness both personal joy and professional collaboration within The Curie Family. Madame Sklodovska's stoic expression reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing scientific understanding despite societal barriers faced by women during that era. Another portrait from c1901 showcases Madame Curie radiating confidence as she embarks on new frontiers of discovery. Marie Sklodowska Curie forever changed our understanding of physics and radiation while paving the way for countless female scientists who would follow in her footsteps.