Hutchisson, Elmer, 1902-
The story of the American Institute of Physics, 1956-1966.
This collection contains a draft photocopy of a continuation of the history of the American Institute of Physics covering Hutchisson's tenure as director during the decade, 1956-1966. (The story of the first quarter century of AIP was covered in an article by Harry A. Barton published in Physics Today, Volume 9, Number 1, pages 56-66, January 1956.) Topics discussed include: the growth of journal publication and distribution, public understanding of physics, manpower and education, the founding of the Center for History of Physics, fund riasing and financial growth, and awards and prizes.
Physicist (atomic physics). On the physics faculty at University of Pittsburgh, 1926-1944; on the faculty of Case Institute of Technology: dean of faculty, 1944-1950, dean of Graduate School and director of Research Division, 1952-1957; director of the American Institute of Physics, 1957-1964.
American Institute of Physics.
American Institute of Physics) Center for History of Physics
Institutional History
Physics -- Congresses.
Physics -- Societies, etc.
Physics -- Study and teaching.
Physicists. lcsh
Hutchisson, Elmer, 1902-
American Institute of Physics.
AIP-ICOS
American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, USA