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The image is a newspaper clipping announcing that Professor William N. Lipscomb will succeed Professor George Kistiakowsky as the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, effective July 1.

George Kistiakowsky:

  • Kistiakowsky is retiring from his position.
  • He is a recipient of the Ledlie Prize (1961) and has numerous scientific and public service honors.
  • He has been a faculty member since 1930 and Professor of Chemistry since 1938.
  • He received the Presidential Medal for Merit for his work in the Manhattan Project.
  • He was a member of the President's Science Advisory Committee and its chairman from 1959 to 1961.
  • He served as a consultant to the Air Force and the Department of Defense from 1953 to 1958.
  • His awards include the King's Medal of the United Kingdom, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.
  • Additional honors include the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, the Peter Debye Award, and the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award.
  • He is a foreign member of the Royal Society and an honorary fellowship in the Chemical Society of London.
  • He is a vice-president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

William N. Lipscomb:

  • Lipscomb will take over the professorship from Kistiakowsky.
  • He received the George Ledlie Prize, which is awarded to the person connected with Harvard who has made the most valuable contribution to science or for the benefit of mankind.
  • His work focuses on x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, significant in biochemistry.
  • He was the chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota before joining Harvard in 1959.
  • He holds the Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958), the American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967), the Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965), and an honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Kentucky (1963).
  • He has served as chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard, a Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford, and President of the American Crystallographic Association.

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The image is a newspaper clipping featuring two prominent scientists, George Kistiakowsky and William N. Lipscomb, with a focus on the upcoming succession of Lipscomb as the new James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, succeeding Kistiakowsky.

  1. Images:

    • The left side of the image shows a black-and-white photograph of George Kistiakowsky.
    • The right side features another black-and-white photograph of William N. Lipscomb.
  2. Text Content:

Headline:

  • "Lipscomb Will Succeed Kistiakowsky"

About William N. Lipscomb:

  • William N. Lipscomb is noted for becoming the new James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard on July 1.
  • He received the George Ledlie Prize, which is awarded to someone who has made significant contributions to science or the benefit of mankind, particularly for his work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, important in biochemistry.
  • Lipscomb is a physical chemist and crystallographer who was the chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota before joining Harvard in 1959.
  • He holds several prestigious awards including the Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958), an American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967), the Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965), and an honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Kentucky (1963).
  • He has also served as chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard (1962-65), Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford (1954-55), and President of the American Chemical Society (1955).

About George Kistiakowsky:

  • Kistiakowsky is also highlighted for his achievements, having been a recipient of the George Ledlie Prize (1961).
  • He holds many scientific and public service honors, having been a member of the Harvard faculty since 1930 and a professor of chemistry since 1938.
  • He is known for his work in designing the detonation arrangement of conventional explosives for the Manhattan Project, contributing to the first atomic bomb.
  • Kistiakowsky served on the President’s Science Advisory Committee from 1959 to 1961, and as a consultant to the Air Force and the Department of Defense from 1953 to 1958.
  • His notable awards include the King’s Medal of the United Kingdom, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.
  • Kistiakowsky has numerous scientific honors, including the Ledlie Prize, the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, the Peter Debye Award, the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award of the American Chemical Society for outstanding public service, and foreign membership in the Royal Society and honorary fellowship in the Chemical Society of London.

Overall, the clipping celebrates the transition of the James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry position from George Kistiakowsky to William N. Lipscomb, highlighting both their extensive contributions and accolades in the field of chemistry and science.

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The image is a newspaper clipping announcing that Professor William N. Lipscomb will succeed George Kistiakowsky as the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University on July 1. The clipping includes photographs of both individuals.

Details about William N. Lipscomb:

  • He is a physical chemist and crystallographer.
  • He received the George Ledlie Prize in 1967 for his work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, important to biochemistry.
  • He was the chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota before joining Harvard in 1959.
  • He has received numerous awards, including the Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958), the American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967), the Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965), and an honorary D.Sc. from the University of Kentucky (1963).
  • He has served as the chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard (1962-65), Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford (1954-55), and President of the American Chemical Society (1972).

Details about George Kistiakowsky:

  • He is a recipient of the Ledlie Prize (1961).
  • He has been a member of the faculty since 1930 and a professor of chemistry since 1938.
  • He received the Presidential Medal for Merit for his work on the Manhattan Project, where he designed the arrangement of conventional explosives necessary to detonate the first atomic bomb.
  • He was an original member of the President's Science Advisory Committee and chairman from 1959 to 1961.
  • He served as a consultant to the Air Force and the Department of Defense from 1953 to 1958.
  • He holds several medals and honors, including the King's Medal of the United Kingdom, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.
  • His scientific honors also include the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, the Peter Debye Award, the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award, and memberships in the Royal Society and the Chemical Society of London. He is a vice-president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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The image is a newspaper clipping that announces the transition of a prominent chemistry professorship at Harvard University from George Kistiakowsky to William N. Lipscomb.

Key Points:

Headline:

  • "Lipscomb Will Succeed Kistiakowsky"

Main Article:

  • William N. Lipscomb is set to become the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry on July 1, succeeding Professor George Kistiakowsky, who is retiring.
  • Lipscomb received the George Ledlie Prize, awarded biennially for the most valuable contribution to science or for the benefit of mankind by someone connected with Harvard.
  • Lipscomb's work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules has significantly impacted the field of biochemistry.
  • Lipscomb is a physical chemist and crystallographer and was previously the chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota before joining Harvard in 1959.

Awards and Honors of Lipscomb:

  • George Ledlie Prize (1963)
  • Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958)
  • American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967)
  • Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965)
  • Honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Kentucky (1963)
  • Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford (1954-55)
  • President of the American Crystallographic Association (1955)

Additionally, he served as chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard from 1962 to 1965.

About George Kistiakowsky:

  • Kistiakowsky, a recipient of the Leddie Prize (1961), holds numerous scientific and public service honors.
  • He has been a faculty member since 1930 and a Professor of Chemistry since 1938.
  • He received the Presidential Medal of Merit for his work in the Manhattan Project, specifically for designing conventional explosives for the atomic bomb.
  • He was a member of the President’s Science Advisory Committee from 1959 to 1961 and a consultant to the Department of Defense from 1953 to 1958.

Honors of Kistiakowsky:

  • King’s Medal of the United Kingdom for Service in the Cause of Freedom
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • National Medal of Science
  • Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force
  • Ledlie Prize, the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals
  • Peter Debye Award
  • Charles Lathrop Parsons Award for public service
  • Foreign membership in the Royal Society and an honorary fellowship in the Chemical Society of London

Kistiakowsky also holds honorary degrees from several institutions.

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The image is a newspaper clipping featuring two scientists, George Kistiakowsky and William N. Lipscomb, and an announcement about Lipscomb succeeding Kistiakowsky as the James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard.

Here are the key points from the clipping:

  1. George Kistiakowsky:

    • A recipient of the George Ledlie Prize (1961).
    • Holds many scientific and public service honors.
    • Joined the Harvard faculty in 1930 and became Professor of Chemistry in 1938.
    • Received the Presidential Medal for Merit for his work on the Manhattan Project.
    • Served as an original member of the President's Science Advisory Committee and as a consultant to the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
    • Honors include the King's Medal of the United Kingdom, Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Science, and the Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.
    • Received the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, the Peter Debye Award, the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award of the American Chemical Society, and honorary fellowships in the Royal Society and the Chemical Society of London.
  2. William N. Lipscomb:

    • Will succeed George Kistiakowsky as the James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry and James Abbott Professor at Harvard starting July 1.
    • Received the George Ledlie Prize, awarded to those connected with Harvard who have made the most valuable contributions to science or in any way benefited mankind.
    • Known for his work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, important to biochemistry.
    • A physical chemist and crystallographer, he was chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota before coming to Harvard in 1959.
    • Holds the Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958), American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967), Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965), and an honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Kentucky (1963).
    • Served as chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard (1962-65), Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford (1954-55), and President (1955) of the American Association.

The clipping highlights the academic and professional achievements of both scientists, emphasizing their significant contributions to chemistry and their recognition within the scientific community.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing the announcement that Professor William N. Lipscomb will succeed Professor George Kistiakowsky as the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, effective July 1, 1963. Professor Kistiakowsky is retiring.

Key points about the individuals and their achievements are highlighted:

  1. George Kistiakowsky:

    • A recipient of the George Ledlie Prize in 1961.
    • Known for his scientific and public service contributions.
    • Member of the faculty since 1930 and Professor of Chemistry since 1938.
    • Awarded the Presidential Medal for Merit for his work on the Manhattan Project.
    • Original member of the President’s Science Advisory Committee and chairman from 1959 to 1961.
    • Consultant to the Air Force and the Department of Defense from 1953 to 1958.
    • Recipient of the King’s Medal of the United Kingdom for services in the cause of freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Exceptional Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.
    • Other honors include the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, and the Peter Debye Award.
  2. William N. Lipscomb:

    • Will become the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard.
    • Recently received the George Ledlie Prize, awarded to those connected with Harvard who have made significant contributions to science.
    • Known for his work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, which is crucial to biochemistry.
    • Previously, he was a physical chemist and crystallographer, and chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota.
    • Held the Harrison Howe Award in Chemistry (1958) and the American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry (1967).
    • Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award from the University of Kentucky (1965) and an honorary D.Sc. from the University of Kentucky (1963).
    • Served as chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard (1962-65), Guggenheim Fellow at Oxford (1954-55), and President of the American Chemical Society (1955).

The clipping highlights the distinguished careers and numerous accolades of both professors, emphasizing their significant contributions to the field of chemistry and public service.

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The image is a scanned newspaper or magazine clipping featuring two black-and-white photographs and accompanying text.

  • The left side shows a photograph of George Kistiakowsky. Below his name is text about Professor William N. Lipscomb, who will succeed Kistiakowsky as Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard starting July 1. The text highlights Lipscomb's achievements, including receiving the George Ledlie Prize, his work in x-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules important to biochemistry, and various awards and honors. It also mentions his previous roles, including chief of the Division of Physical Chemistry at the University of Minnesota and chairman of the chemistry department at Harvard.

  • The right side features a photograph of William N. Lipscomb holding a model or scientific apparatus. The text describes Kistiakowsky’s many scientific and public service honors, his membership on prestigious committees, and medals awarded for his work, including his contribution to the Manhattan Project and the design of conventional explosives for the first atomic bomb.

The overall article announces the succession of Lipscomb to Kistiakowsky’s position and details the professional accomplishments and honors of both chemists.

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The image appears to be a scanned copy of a page from a newsletter or informational document. The document includes two sections with headers and associated text, along with two black-and-white photographs positioned next to each person's name.

On the left side, the text and header pertain to the topic "Lipscomb Will Succeed Kistiakowsky," discussing the appointment of Professor William N. Lipscomb to the position of Abbott and James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry, succeeding Professor George Kistiakowsky. There is an accompanying photograph beneath the header featuring an individual sitting before a blackboard filled with chemical notations and diagrams.

On the right side, the document continues the text from the left, further elaborating on the accomplishments and background of William N. Lipscomb, mentioning awards such as the King's Medal of the United Kingdom and the National Medal of Science, among others.

The layout of the document suggests it might be from an academic or research institution's publication, detailing faculty appointments and achievements. The text underscores the significance of these individuals within the scientific community, highlighting their accolades and contributions to the field of chemistry.

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The image is a scanned page from a publication, likely a university newsletter or academic journal, featuring a news article about a faculty appointment. The page includes two photographs and accompanying text.

Photographs:

  1. Left Photograph:

    • Shows George Kistiakowsky, a man with short, graying hair, wearing glasses, a light-colored shirt, and a patterned tie. He is seated and appears to be in a relaxed pose, with one arm resting on a surface. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor setting, possibly an office or laboratory.
  2. Right Photograph:

    • Shows William N. Lipscomb, a man with short, graying hair, wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a bow tie. He is seated and holding what appears to be a small, leafy plant or potted item. The background includes laboratory equipment, such as a fume hood and glassware, indicating a scientific or academic environment.

Text Content:

The text is a news article titled "Lipscomb Will Succeed Kistiakowsky" and provides details about the appointment of William N. Lipscomb as the new James Lawrence Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, effective July 1.

Key Points from the Text:

  • George Kistiakowsky is retiring, and William N. Lipscomb will succeed him in the professorship.
  • George Kistiakowsky is described as a recipient of the Ledlie Prize (awarded no more than once every two years for the most valuable contribution to science connected with Harvard). He is noted for his work in X-ray diffraction analysis of complex molecules, which is important to biochemistry.
  • William N. Lipscomb is highlighted as a distinguished chemist with a long history at Harvard, having been a member of the faculty since 1938. He received the Presidential Medal for Merit for his work on the Manhattan Project, specifically for designing the arrangement of conventional explosives used to detonate the first atomic bomb.
  • Lipscomb has received numerous awards, including the King’s Medal of the United Kingdom for Services in the Cause of Freedom, the Presidential Medal of Science, and the U.S. Air Force Exceptional Service Award.
  • He has also been recognized with scientific honors such as the Ledlie Prize, the Nichols, Willard Gibbs, and Richards Medals, the Peter Debye Award, the Charles Latham Parsons Award, and membership in prestigious societies like the Royal Society and the Chemical Society of London.

Overall Context:

The page conveys a formal announcement of an academic appointment, emphasizing the achievements and contributions of both individuals. The photographs and text work together to highlight the transition of leadership in the chemistry department at Harvard University, showcasing the legacy of Kistiakowsky and the accomplishments of Lipscomb. The setting and tone suggest a professional and academic audience.

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The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring two sections with biographical information about two individuals. The page is slightly torn, and the edges are somewhat frayed. The text is in black ink on a beige background. The left section is titled "George Kistiakowsky" and includes a photograph of a man in a suit and glasses, looking directly at the camera. The right section is titled "William N. Lipscomb" and features a photograph of a man in a white shirt and bow tie, holding a bouquet of flowers. The text below the photographs provides detailed information about their professional achievements and accolades.