Hollis Godfrey was born in 1874 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was educated at Tufts College and Harvard University, receiving degrees in Engineering.[2] He went on to earn his Ph.D. in Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1889.[3] After graduation Godfrey stayed on to teach at his Alma Mater, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1906 to 1910 Godfrey was the administrator of scientific studies at the Girl's High School of Practical Arts in Boston.
Writing career
While employed at the School of Practical Arts in Boston Godfrey published several literary works. These works include the "ingenious scientific novel"[4]The Man Who Ended War in 1908 and Elementary Chemistry in 1909.[5] Published after Elementary Chemistry Godfrey started the series "Young Captains of Industry" the first book, For The Norton Name, being printed in 1909.[6] His article "The Air of the City," was selected for admission into the Hodgkins Library of Atmospheric Air.[7]
Drexel Institute
Sometime after moving to Philadelphia Godfrey was commissioned to survey the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry's facility. The original intent of the survey was possibly to see if the Institute would be appropriate for the "training [of] city employees."[8] As a result of his survey he recommended that the institute be restructured internally. He was then offered the presidency of the Institute by the Board of Trustees and assumed office on December 1, 1913. During his presidency, per his survey, Godfrey reorganized the Institute by consolidating departments, creating three schools, and standardizing the programs of study into two- and four-year programs.[9] In January 1919 Godfrey developed the cooperative educational system in the School of Engineering.[2] Godfrey resigned on October 1, 1921.
Advisory commission and later life
In 1916, during his tenure at Drexel, Godfrey was selected by President Woodrow Wilson to be an advisory member for the Council of National Defense, an organization formed to coordinate resources and industry for national security.[10] Godfrey served in that capacity, advising in the area of engineering and education, from 1916 to 1918.[3] In his last year at Drexel he established the Council of Management Education in Boston in March 1920, following his resignation at Drexel he became chairman of the council.[2][11] He later went on to be president of the Engineering-Economics Foundation.[9][12] He died on January 17, 1936.[2]
References
^"Hollis Godfrey Dies; Aided U.S. War Defenses". The Washington Post. January 19, 1936. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^ abcdMcDonald, Edward D.; Edward M. Hinton (1942). Drexel Institute of Technology 1891–1941. Haddon Craftsmen, Incorporated. pp. 54–69. ISBN1-4067-6374-8.
^ abNunn, Jack H. (October 1979). "MIT: A University's Contributions to National Defense". Military Affairs. Society for Military History. 43 (3): 120–125. doi:10.2307/1986870. JSTOR 1986870.
^"The Week's News of Boston Books". The New York Times. October 24, 1908. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^G., J. L. (April 15, 1910). "Scientific Books: Elementary Chemistry By Hollis Godfrey". Science. 31 (798): 582–583. doi:10.1126/science.31.798.582-a. JSTOR 1635225.
^"Hollis Godfrey 1898 Writes Another Exciting Story" (PDF). The Tech. November 16, 1909. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^"The Week's News of Boston Books". The New York Times. October 8, 1908. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^McDonald, Edward D.; Edward M. Hinton (1942). Drexel Institute of Technology 1891–1941. Haddon Craftsmen, Incorporated. p. 53. ISBN1-4067-6374-8.
^ ab"Hollis Godfrey administration records". Drexel University Archives and Special Collections. November 17, 2005. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^"President Names Defense Advisors". The New York Times. October 12, 1916. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^"New Post for Dr. Godfrey". The New York Times. December 27, 1920. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
^Ford, Henry (2003). Dearborn Independent Magazine January 1926 – May 1926. Kessinger Publishing. p. 3. ISBN0-7661-5990-6.
External links
Works by Hollis Godfrey at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks)
May 04, 2023
hollis, godfrey, 1874, january, 1936, american, writer, teacher, engineering, consultant, president, drexel, institute, science, industry, circa, 1913, contents, early, life, education, writing, career, drexel, institute, advisory, commission, later, life, ref. Hollis Godfrey 1874 January 17 1936 1 was an American writer teacher engineering consultant and president of the Drexel Institute of Art Science and Industry Hollis Godfrey circa 1913 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Writing career 3 Drexel Institute 4 Advisory commission and later life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education EditHollis Godfrey was born in 1874 in Lynn Massachusetts He was educated at Tufts College and Harvard University receiving degrees in Engineering 2 He went on to earn his Ph D in Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1889 3 After graduation Godfrey stayed on to teach at his Alma Mater the Massachusetts Institute of Technology From 1906 to 1910 Godfrey was the administrator of scientific studies at the Girl s High School of Practical Arts in Boston Writing career EditWhile employed at the School of Practical Arts in Boston Godfrey published several literary works These works include the ingenious scientific novel 4 The Man Who Ended War in 1908 and Elementary Chemistry in 1909 5 Published after Elementary Chemistry Godfrey started the series Young Captains of Industry the first book For The Norton Name being printed in 1909 6 His article The Air of the City was selected for admission into the Hodgkins Library of Atmospheric Air 7 Drexel Institute EditSometime after moving to Philadelphia Godfrey was commissioned to survey the Drexel Institute of Art Science and Industry s facility The original intent of the survey was possibly to see if the Institute would be appropriate for the training of city employees 8 As a result of his survey he recommended that the institute be restructured internally He was then offered the presidency of the Institute by the Board of Trustees and assumed office on December 1 1913 During his presidency per his survey Godfrey reorganized the Institute by consolidating departments creating three schools and standardizing the programs of study into two and four year programs 9 In January 1919 Godfrey developed the cooperative educational system in the School of Engineering 2 Godfrey resigned on October 1 1921 Advisory commission and later life EditIn 1916 during his tenure at Drexel Godfrey was selected by President Woodrow Wilson to be an advisory member for the Council of National Defense an organization formed to coordinate resources and industry for national security 10 Godfrey served in that capacity advising in the area of engineering and education from 1916 to 1918 3 In his last year at Drexel he established the Council of Management Education in Boston in March 1920 following his resignation at Drexel he became chairman of the council 2 11 He later went on to be president of the Engineering Economics Foundation 9 12 He died on January 17 1936 2 References Edit Hollis Godfrey Dies Aided U S War Defenses The Washington Post January 19 1936 Retrieved 2008 02 23 a b c d McDonald Edward D Edward M Hinton 1942 Drexel Institute of Technology 1891 1941 Haddon Craftsmen Incorporated pp 54 69 ISBN 1 4067 6374 8 a b Nunn Jack H October 1979 MIT A University s Contributions to National Defense Military Affairs Society for Military History 43 3 120 125 doi 10 2307 1986870 JSTOR 1986870 The Week s News of Boston Books The New York Times October 24 1908 Retrieved 2008 02 23 G J L April 15 1910 Scientific Books Elementary Chemistry By Hollis Godfrey Science 31 798 582 583 doi 10 1126 science 31 798 582 a JSTOR 1635225 Hollis Godfrey 1898 Writes Another Exciting Story PDF The Tech November 16 1909 Retrieved 2008 02 23 The Week s News of Boston Books The New York Times October 8 1908 Retrieved 2008 02 23 McDonald Edward D Edward M Hinton 1942 Drexel Institute of Technology 1891 1941 Haddon Craftsmen Incorporated p 53 ISBN 1 4067 6374 8 a b Hollis Godfrey administration records Drexel University Archives and Special Collections November 17 2005 Retrieved 2008 02 23 President Names Defense Advisors The New York Times October 12 1916 Retrieved 2008 02 23 New Post for Dr Godfrey The New York Times December 27 1920 Retrieved 2008 02 23 Ford Henry 2003 Dearborn Independent Magazine January 1926 May 1926 Kessinger Publishing p 3 ISBN 0 7661 5990 6 External links EditWorks by Hollis Godfrey at LibriVox public domain audiobooks Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hollis Godfrey amp oldid 1149895731, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
