Record #:

7924

Author(s):

Nickens, Eddie

Abstract:

Carolina Biological Supply in Burlington produces scientific educational products that include everything from maggots to tarantulas to kits that teach genetic engineering. Dr. Thomas Powell, Jr., an Elon College biology professor, founded the company in 1927. The company sells to science teachers, medical schools, and other science organizations around the world from an inventory of over 30,000 items. Prior to this, science teachers were expected to go into the field and stream to get their specimens for classroom use.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Feb 1990, p12-17, il

Subject(s):

Powell, Thomas E. Jr., 1899-1987; Carolina Biological Supply Co. (Burlington)