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George K. Burgess, US physicist C014 / 0120
George Kimball Burgess (1874-1932), US physicist. Burgess was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then at the University of Paris. He joined the National Bureau of Standards in 1903, with a particular focus on high-temperature measurements and pyrometry. From 1923 until his death, he was director of the National Bureau of Standards. He was also (from 1911) editor of the Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences. This photograph, from the period 1905 to 1945, is from the Harris and Ewing Collection, which mostly consists of photographs taken in Washington DC, USA
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This print showcases George K. Burgess, a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of high-temperature measurements and pyrometry. Born in 1874, Burgess received his education at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and later pursued further studies at the University of Paris. In 1903, he joined the esteemed National Bureau of Standards where he dedicated his expertise to advancing scientific knowledge related to high temperatures. His remarkable work led him to become the director of the National Bureau of Standards from 1923 until his untimely death in 1932. Aside from his groundbreaking research, Burgess also served as the editor for the Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences starting from 1911. This role allowed him to contribute significantly towards disseminating scientific knowledge within academic circles. The photograph itself is part of an extensive collection known as Harris and Ewing Collection, primarily consisting of images captured in Washington DC during a span ranging from 1905 to 1945. The monochrome image portrays Burgess in a head and shoulders pose, exuding an air of intellectual prowess. George K. Burgess's legacy lives on through this snapshot that captures both his dedication as a scientist and his influential position within academia during a pivotal period in history.
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