THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE AWARDS

FEBRUARY 1, 1926 TO JANUARY 31, 1927

THE FRANKLIN MEDAL

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Professor Niels Bohr, of Copenhagen, Denmark, "in recognition of his epoch-making contributions to the mechanics of atomic structures and for the brilliant results attained by application of his theory regarding the origin of spectrum lines."

Dr. Samuel Rea, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, "in recognition of his outstanding work in the conception and construction of railroads, their terminals, tunnels and bridges, and of his eminently successful application of the principles of science, economics and human relations to railway engineering and administration, in which he displayed vision, imagination and courage of high order."

THE ELLIOTT CRESSON MEDAL

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Dr. George Ellery Hale, of Pasadena, California, in recognition of his outstanding researches and fundamental discoveries relating to the sun and the solar atmosphere.

Dr. Charles S. Hastings, of New Haven, Connecticut, in recognition of his scientific attainments and of his originality and skill in the design and computation of optical systems of the highest order.

THE LOUIS EDWARD LEVY MEDAL

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Professor E. G. Coker, of London, England, for his paper entitled "PhotoElasticity" in the JOURNAL.

Mr. F. W. Peek, Jr., of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for his paper entitled "Lightning" in the JOURNAL.

THE HOWARD N. POTTS MEDAL

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Dr. W. D. Coolidge, of the General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, for his inventions embodied in the Coolidge X-ray tube.

Mr. Howard W. Matheson, of Shawinigan Falls, Canada, for his inventions embodied in his Process for the Conversion of Acetylene to Acetaldehyde and Its Oxidation to Acetic Acid.

THE JOHN PRICE WETHERILL MEDAL

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Dr. Carl Akeley, of New York City, N. Y., for his inventions embodied in the Akeley Motion Picture Camera.

THE WALTON CLARK MEDAL

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Dr. Walton Clark, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in recognition of his distinguished and outstanding contributions to the technical progress of the gas industry.

THE EDWARD LONGSTRETH MEDAL

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Mr. James J. Denny, of Cobalt, Canada, for his inventions embodied in "Linerite," a rubber lining for grinding mills.

Mr. Alonzo G. Kinyon, of Fullerton, Pennsylvania, for his inventions embodied in the Fuller-Kinyon Conveying System for Pulverized Materials.

AWARDS

1856-1927

FRANKLIN MEDAL AWARDS

1915-1927

ARRHENIUS, SVANTE AUGUST, PH.D., M.D., D.Sc., LL.D.

"In recognition of his notable contributions to the theory of physical science which have found unprecedently extended and fruitful application in the experimental study of chemical, physical, biological and cosmic phenomena, as well as in industrial chemistry."

1920.

BOHR, NIELS, PH.D.

"In recognition of his epoch-making contributions to the mechanics of atomic structures and for the brilliant results attained by application of his theory regarding the origin of spectrum lines."

1926.

CARTY, JOHN J., D.ENG., D.Sc., LL.D., D.S.M.

"In recognition of his long-continued activities in the telephone service, his important and varied contributions to the telephone art, his work in the establishment of the principles of telephone engineering, and his signal success in directing the efforts of a large staff of engineers and scientists to the accomplishment of the telephonic transmission of speech over vast distances."

1916.

DEWAR, SIR JAMES, LL.D., D.Sc., PH.D., F.R.S.E., F.I.C., F.C.S.

"In recognition of his numerous and most important contributions to our knowledge of physical and chemical phenomena and his great skill and inventive genius in attacking and solving chemical and physical problems of the first magnitude."

1919.

EDISON, THOMAS ALVA, PH.D., D.Sc., LL.D.

"In recognition of the value of numerous basic inventions and discoveries forming the foundation of world-wide industries, signally contributing to the well-being, comfort and pleasure of the human race."

1915.

FABRY, CHARLES, D.Sc.

"In recognition of his numerous and highly important contributions in the field of physical science, particularly the solution of optical and spectroscopical problems of fundamental importance."

1921.

FRANKLIN MEDAL AWARDS

FERRIE, AUGUSTE GUSTAVE, GENERAL.

"In recognition of his long-continued and successful researches in the field of radio-transmission of intelligence and their splendid and successful military applications, and of his eminent success in the organization and directing of the communication service of the French Army during the World War."

1923.

LORENTZ, HENDRICK ANTOON, PH.D., F.R.S.

"In recognition of his researches which have so largely contributed to laying on a new foundation our knowledge of the nature of light and in developing our ideas concerning the ultimate constitution of matter." 1917.

MARCONI, GUGLIELMO, LL.D., D.Sc.

"In recognition of his brilliant inception and successful development of the application of magneto-electric waves to the transmission of signals and telegrams without the use of metallic conductors."

1918.

MENDENHALL, THOMAS CORWIN, PH.D., D.Sc., LL.D., F.A.G.S.

"In recognition of his fruitful and indefatigable labors in physical research, particularly his contributions to our knowledge of physical constants and electrical standards."

1918.

MICHELSON, ALBERT A., PH.D., Sc.D., LL.D.

"In recognition of his numerous and signally fruitful researches in physical science, especially his brilliant discoveries in the fields of optics and astrophysics."

1923.

MODJESKI, RALPH, D.ENG.

"In recognition of his signal achievements as a designer and a builder of structures, mainly bridges, many of them epoch-marking in the history of the engineering profession, beautiful as well as useful, involving on the part of the designer, vision, courage and technique of the highest order." 1922.

ONNES, HEIKE KAMERLINGH, PH.D., D.Sc.

"In recognition of his long-continued and indefatigable labors in lowtemperature research, which have enriched physical science, not only with a great number of new methods and ingenious devices, but also with achievements and discoveries of the first magnitude."

FRANKLIN MEDAL AWARDS

PARSONS, SIR CHARLES ALGERNON, K.C.B., C.B., M.A., LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S. "In recognition of his epoch-marking success in the development of the steam turbine, which has revolutionized the art of steam engineering, particularly in regard to the propulsion of mercantile and naval vessels and the driving of electrical generators."

1920.

REA, SAMUEL, SC.D., LL.D.

"In recognition of his outstanding work in the conception and construction of railroads, their terminals, tunnels and bridges, and of his eminently successful application of the principles of science, economics and human relations to railway engineering and administration, in which he displayed vision, imagination and courage of high order."

1926.

RICHARDS, THEODORE WM., A.M., PH.D., Sc.D., LL.D., CHEM.D., M.D., F.C.S. "In recognition of his numerous and important contributions to inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry, and particularly his classical series of redeterminations of the atomic weights of the more important chemical elements."

1916.

RUTHERFORD, SIR ERNEST, KT., D.Sc., LL.D., PH.D., D.PHYS., F.R.S.

"In recognition of long-continued and fruitful researches, signally contributing to the present state of knowledge of the elements, their constitution and relationships."

1924.

SPRAGUE, FRANK J., D.ENG.

"In recognition of his many and fundamentally important inventions and achievements in the field of electrical engineering, notably his contributions to the development of the electric motor and its application to industrial purposes, and in the art of electric traction, signally important in forming the basis of world-wide industries and promoting human welfare." 1921.

Squier, George OWEN, K.C.M.G., D.S.M., PH.D.

"In recognition of his valuable contributions to physical science, his important and varied inventions in multiplex telephony and telegraphy and in ocean cabling and his eminent success in organizing and directing the air and signal services of the U. S. Army in the World War." 1919.

TAYLOR, DAVID WATSON, D.ENG., D.S.M.

"In recognition of his fundamental contributions to the theory of ship resistance and screw propulsion and of his signal success in the application of correct theory to the practical design of varied type of war vessels in the U. S. Navy."