The Laboratory collection features both historical and current images of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory facilities, as well as its staff at work, Laboratory Open Houses, and images of the Laboratory's first director, Dr. Lionel A. Walford.
Lionel A. Walford Library, James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
Description
A photograph of one of the trailers used by Sandy Hook Laboratory staff as workspace after arson destroyed the main Laboratory building on September 21, 1985. The charred remains of the main Laboratory building can be seen behind the trailer. While NOAA considered different options for the relocation and/or possible closure of the Laboratory, temporary facilities such as these trailers and the Army Building 74 (C-Battery) and morgue were used by scientists and administrative staff to continue the Laboratory’s research and administrative work. The arson that destroyed the Laboratory building, which had been occupied since 1960 as a federal marine science laboratory, resulted in scientists losing most of their research and millions of dollars of damage.
This item is in the public domain. While there are no restrictions on use, we would appreciate if you provided credit when you use this item to the: “U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, Highlands, NJ.”
Further Information
For additional questions, contact the Lionel A. Walford Library at librarian@sh.nmfs.gov
Provenance
This item is part of a collection of materials, including photographic prints, slides, and negatives, that were maintained in various locations within the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory since their origination in the late 1960's, and/or donated to the Library upon staff retirement. All materials are part of the Laboratory's Lionel A. Walford Library permanent collection.
