Paul Beck Goddard

In his experimental photography work with Robert Cornelius, in 1839 Goddard became the first to use bromide for daguerreotypes. Goddard was then working as an assistant to University of Pennsylvania Chemistry professor Dr. Robert Hare, and this chemistry background contributed to his successful experiments with bromine. Recognizing the potential of this innovation, which significantly decreased exposure times, Goddard helped Cornelius set up a commercial photography studio. Reporting his death, The New York Times described him "one of the most eminent physicians of this country" and said, "His devotion to wounded soldiers during the war gained him great popularity among the people."

• Name — Paul Beck Goddard • Born — c. 1811 • Birthplace — Unknown • Died — 5 July 1866 • Place of death — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. • Occupation — physician

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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. It is also recorded that plates of the cerebro-spinal nerves: with references for the use of medical students / by Paul B. A practical treatise on midwifery: exhibiting the present advanced state of the science / By F.J. Translated from the French by Thomas Forrest Betton, M.D. and edited by Paul B. Institutional cataloguing adds that the dissector, or, Practical and surgical anatomy / By Erasmus Wilson. With one hundred and six illustrations. Modified and re-arranged by Paul B. Institutional cataloguing adds that a practical treatise on the diseases of the testis and of the spermatic cord and scrotum / by T.B. Curling; edited by P.B. Plates of the arteries, with references: for the use of medical students / by Paul B. A practical treatise on midwifery / translated by T. Betton and edited by P.