GB 0098 B/PHILIP - PHILIP, Profesor James Charles (1873-1941)

2 volumes; 1 notebook

GB 0098 B/PHILIP Created 1896-1938 Collection (fonds) 2 volumes; 1 notebook Philip , James Charles , 1873-1941 , chemist
Born, Kincardineshire, Scotland,1873; educated at Fordoun Public School; Aberdeen Grammar School; Aberdeen University; Göttingen University, Germany, 1896-1897; Assistant to C T Heycock and F H Neville of Cambridge; worked at the Central Technical College research laboratory, 1897-1898; part-time lecturer, 1899, Demonstrator and Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, 1900, Royal College of Science; Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 1909-1913, Professor of Physical Chemistry, 1913-1938, Imperial College; OBE, 1918; Fellow of the Royal Society, 1921; Secretary, 1913-1924, and President, 1941, of the Chemical Society; Chairman, Bureau of Chemical Abstracts, 1923-1932; Member of the Senate, University of London, 1932-1938; President, Section B (Chemistry), British Association, 1936; Professor Emeritus of Physical Chemistry; Deputy Rector, Imperial College, 1939; President, Society of Chemical Industry, 1939-1941; died, 1941.

Publications: include: Physical Chemistry; its bearing on biology and medicine (Edward Arnold, London, 1910); The Romance of Modern Chemistry. A description in non-technical language of the diverse and wonderful ways in which chemical forces are at work, and of their manifold application in modern life (Seeley & Co, London, 1910); Achievements of Chemical Science (1913); The Chemical Society, 1841-1941. A historical review with Tom Sidney Moore (London, 1947).

The illuminated address was presented to Imperial College by Mrs Thornley, the daughter of Professor Philip.The presentation volume was presented by Mrs Philip in 1946.

Presentation volume given to Professor James Charles Philip on his retirement from Imperial College, 1938, containing signatures of colleagues and pupils; illuminated address given to Professor Philip after twenty one years' service at Imperial College, 1921, containing signatures of colleagues and pupils, and a record of Professor Philip's work at the University of Göttingen, 1896-1897.

The papers are arranged chronologically.

Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.

A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
English, German.

A catalogue is available at the College Archives.

Papers and correspondence, 1931-1946 (B/ELLINGHAM), lectures at the Royal College of Science concerning physical chemistry, 1899-1900 (B/WHITELEY), correspondence, 1909-1934 (KC), held at Imperial College.

Sources: Who Was Who (A & C Black, 1958, volume IV); British Library On-Line Public Access Catalogue 97. Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997. December 2000 Chemists Documents Illuminated manuscripts Imperial College of Science and Technology Information sources Manuscripts Philip , James Charles , 1873-1941 , chemist Scientific personnel Scientists University of Göttingen Personnel People by occupation People

The illuminated address was presented to Imperial College by Mrs Thornley, the daughter of Professor Philip.The presentation volume was presented by Mrs Philip in 1946.

Presentation volume given to Professor James Charles Philip on his retirement from Imperial College, 1938, containing signatures of colleagues and pupils; illuminated address given to Professor Philip after twenty one years' service at Imperial College, 1921, containing signatures of colleagues and pupils, and a record of Professor Philip's work at the University of Göttingen, 1896-1897.

The papers are arranged chronologically.

Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.

A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.

• English

• Latin

English, German.

Papers and correspondence, 1931-1946 (B/ELLINGHAM), lectures at the Royal College of Science concerning physical chemistry, 1899-1900 (B/WHITELEY), correspondence, 1909-1934 (KC), held at Imperial College.

A catalogue is available at the College Archives.

General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

• English