Background
Trytten, Merriam Hartwick was born on January 17, 1894 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ole Christopher and Bertha (Ovrl) Trytten.
Trytten, Merriam Hartwick was born on January 17, 1894 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ole Christopher and Bertha (Ovrl) Trytten.
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, 1915, Doctor of Laws, 1950. Master of Sciences, University Iowa, 1924, Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1928, Doctor of Science, 1962. Doctor of Laws, Saint Olaf College, 1951.
Doctor of Science, Wesleyan University (Connecticut), 1951, Carthage College, 1952, Drexel Institute Technology, 1956.
August 13, 1980); children—Martha K., George North. Superintendent schools, Starkweather, North Dakota, 1916-1917. Instructor physics Luther College, 1917-1918. Head department physics, 1919-1924.
Assistant professor physics U. Pittsburgh, 1928-1941.
Physicist Office of Scientific Research and Development, 1941-1942, War Manpower Commission, 1942-1943. Executive officer National Committee on Physicists, 1942-1944, Science Personnel Committee, Interdepartmental Committee on Science Research and Development, 1950-1956.
Director office science personnel National Academy Science-National Research Council, 1944-1967, consultant to president National Academy Sciences, 1967-1970. Chairman advising committee on science personnel Civil Service Commission, 1945-1950.
Consultant United States Public Health Service and Research and Development Board, 1947-1953.
Chairman Committee on International Exchange of Persons. Member Commision on Human Resources and Advanced Training, 1950-1954, vice chairman, 1965-1969. Member National Manpower Policy Task Force, 1967-1971.
Trustee, Saint Mary's College, Saint Mary's City, Maryland., 1971-1977.
Board regents Luther College.
Served with United States Army, 1918-1919. Club: Cosmos.
Married Hedvig Kathinka Forseth, June 17, 1920 (deceased. Children: Martha K., George North. Superintendent.