Shrum, Gordon, 1896-1985
Gordon Shrum papers, 1962-1971.
The fonds consists of records created, received and collected by Gordon M. Shrum. Records reflect his involvement with Simon Fraser University as Chancellor, his contribution to building the new university and his interest in education and SFU after he retired as Chancellor. Includes correspondence, reports, briefs, memoranda, photographs, architectural drawings, publications, and newspaper clippings.
Scientist, teacher, administrator, and the first Chancellor of Simon Fraser University. BA, 1919; MA, 192; and PhD, 1923 in physics. His notable achievements included liquefying helium in 1923 and discovering the origin of the auroral green line in the Northern Lights in 1925. During his time at UBC, Shrum became a colonel in the COTC, and received the Order of the British Empire during World War II. He was also appointed a director of the BC Research Council in 1944. In 1958, he served as chairman of a royal commission investigating the BC Power Commission. This led to his appointment as Chair of the BC Energy Board in 1959.
Shrum, Gordon, 1896-1985
Simon Fraser University.
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Simon Fraser University. University Archives. Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 156, Canada.