THOMAS MARTIN LOWRY (Frontispiece),
BORN a t Low Moor. Bradford, Yarks, England, in October, 1874, Thomas Martin Lowry was the second son of Reverend Edward P. Lowry. He received his education a t Kingswood School, Bath and Central Technical College, South Kensingtan, receiving the degrees of D.Sc. (London) in 1899; F.R.S., 1914; O.B.E., 1918; C.B.E., 1920. His first position was that of assistant t o Professor Armstrong a t the Kingswood School, from 1896-1913. After his marriage t o Eliza Wood, the daughter of a minister. in 1904. Lowry d s o carried on work as lecturer on chemistry a t westminster ~ r a i n i n gCollege from 1904-13. From there he went to Guy's Hasdtal Medical School, where he had a ~ o s t from 1913-20. ~ r o m t h e non until his death in 1936, professor Lowry held the position of Professor of Physical Chemistry a t Cambridge University. He specialized in the studies of rotatory
polarization, photosynthesis, and allied fields. His published books include "Historical Introduction to Chemistry," "Inorganic Chemistry," and "Classbook of Physical Chemistry." Dr. Lowry held many positions during his lifetime. A member of the Council of the Chemical Society from 1912-16, he was Vice President from 19224. He was Vice President of the Faraday Society twice, from 1913-18. and again from 1927-8; he was then elected President in the latter year. Dr. Lowry was vice president of theoil and Color Chemists Association from 19258. He served his country during the first World War and after; he was Director of Shell Filline . to Tune., 1919: ~~~, " from October. 1915. an arqoriate member of the Ordnance Committer from 1917-19; and a n ?\dditiunal llember of thc Chemical Warfare Committee from 1918-28. Ilr was an Officer of thc Ohdcr of St. hfauric* and St. Lazarus in 1919.
Thomas Martin Lowry (1874-1936) Contributed by C. W. Foulk, Ohio State University (For biographical sketch of Thomas Martin Lowry, see page 115.)
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