Background
Morey, George Washington was born on January 9, 1888 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of George Washington and Celia (Murphy) Morey.
Morey, George Washington was born on January 9, 1888 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of George Washington and Celia (Murphy) Morey.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1909. Honorary Doctor of Science., Alfred University, 1939.
Bell. Assistant in chemistry, University of Minnesota, 1907-1909. Assistant chemist, United States Bureau Standards, 1909-1912, physical chemist Geophysical Laboratory Carnegie Institution, Washington, 1912-1957, acting director, 1953-1954. Physical chemist United States Geological Survey.
Consultant expert.
International Critical Tables (glass). Manufacturer optical glass, War Industries Board, 1917-1918. General manager Spencer Lens Company, optical glass plant, 1918-1920, Parkersburg Division, Corning Glass Works, 1942-1943.
Member section 161 (optical instruments) National Defense Research Committee, 1944-1946. Baker lecturer, Cornell Univercity, 1932. Fellow of the Geological Society of America, American Ceramic Society (chairman glass division, 1931-1932).
Member American Chemical Society, Washington Chemical Society (treasurer 1926-1928.
Mason.; Club: Cosmos.
Married Lillian Dame, September 10, 1910.