Background
Blum, William was born on December 28, 1881 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jacob and Catherine (Hoffman) Blum.
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William Blum
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1903. Doctor of Philosophy, 1908.
Career
1 son, William. Instructor in chemistry, University of Utah, 1903-1908, assistant professor, 1908-1909. With United States Bureau of Standards, Washington, 1909-1952, chemist 1918-1952. Consultant to numerous companies, Department Defense, Central Intelligence Agency.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington Academy Sciences, Electrochem Society (awarded Acheson medal, 1944). Member American Electroplaters’ Society, Sigma Xi. Clubs: Chemists (New York).
Connections
Married Willetta Carr Baylis, September 20, 1910.
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December 7, 1972 (aged 90)
Awards
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Awarded medal Institute of Chemists, for distinguished governmental service,” 1926. Awarded Edward Goodrich Acheson gold medal and prize for achievement in electrochemistry, October 1944. Chairman Citizens Committee, Section 4, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1916-1926.Awarded medal Institute of Chemists, for distinguished governmental service,” 1926. Awarded Edward Goodrich Acheson gold medal and prize for achievement in electrochemistry, October 1944. Chairman Citizens Committee, Section 4, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 1916-1926.