Memorial Service for Edgar Fahs Smith, the Provost of University Pennsylvania Presiding: William B Irvine Auditorium December 4, 1928

"Memorial Service for Edgar Fahs Smith" documents the formal commemorative event held on December 4, 1928, to honor the life and legacy of one of America's most distinguished chemists and educators. Presided over by Josiah Harmar Penniman, the Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, this volume preserves the addresses and tributes delivered by prominent figures such as Reverend Richard Montgomery, Francis Xavier Dercum, and Marston Taylor Bogert.The work provides a comprehensive reflection on Smith's multifaceted career, detailing his profound influence as a researcher in electrochemistry and his dedication to the history of science. Beyond his academic achievements, the contributors highlight his administrative leadership and his deep commitment to the growth of the University of Pennsylvania. This record serves as a valuable historical record for those interested in the history of science, academic leadership, and the evolution of American higher education in the early twentieth century. By capturing the collective remembrance of his peers, the text offers an intimate look at the professional and personal impact of a man who significantly advanced the scientific and cultural landscape of his time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.