Background
Harrington, George William was born on November 13, 1929 in New York City. Son of George Washington and Hedwig Louise (Sommer) Harrington.
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George William Harrington
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Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1959.
Career
Project engineer, Philco Corporation (Lansdale Tube Company), 1959; professor of chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1959-1992; professor emeritus, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1992-1994; associate dean, Temple University Graduate School, Philadelphia, 1965-1968; associate dean, Temple University (College Liberal Arts), 1968-1971; department chairman chemistry, Temple University (College Liberal Arts), 1978-1981; retired, 1992. Research contractor Atomic Energy Commission, 1959-1962, Campbell Soup Company, 1963-1965.
Achievements
Membership
Served with Army of the United States, 1948-1952, Korea. Fellow American Institute Chemists (senior medal 1955). Member American Chemical Society (chairman physical section Philadelphia 1969, chairman analytic section 1984, board directors 1984-1986), American Association of University Professors, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Patricia Miller, June 4, 1955. Children: Steven George, Cathy Louise.
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Nationality
American