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Emile Monnin Chamot

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(1868-1950)

This is where the person is described, lifespan, contributions to microscopy

"It is rather remarkable how slow American chemists have been in realizing the importance of the microscope as an adjunct to every chemical laboratory. . . . (The microscope is) as much a necessity in every analytical laboratory as is the balance."

"Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves, even unconsciously, will serve as a silent witness against him.  Not only his fingerprints or his footprints, but his hair, the fibers from his clothes, the glass he breaks, the tool mark he leaves, the paint he scratches, the blood or semen he deposits or collects.  All of these and more, bear mute witness against him.  This is evidence that does not forget.  It is not confused by the excitement of the moment.  It is not absent because human witnesses are.  It is factual evidence.  Physical evidence cannot be wrong, it cannot perjure itself, it cannot be wholly absent.  Only its interpretation can err.  Only human failure to find it, study and understand it, can diminish its value." 

                                                           Professor Edmond

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