Southeast. This is n o t too far from a normal number of d e p a r t m e n t s in p r o portion to population, he indicated. Cautioning against self satisfaction, however, t h e m e d a l i s t said t h a t the Southeast does n o t train as m a n y chem ists as it should. I n proportion to its population, approximately half the n u m ber of bachelor s t u d e n t s are being p r o duced as should b e a n d only slightly more than one fourth t h e proper proportion of doctorates. But even here, he pointed out, there is a gleam of real h o p e ; of the 11 institutions in t h e Southeast grant ing doctorates in chemistry in 1948, four of these were n o t on the list in 1942. As an index of research output, Dr. Quayle compared t h e n u m b e r of contri butions a n d pages from the Southeast in
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the Journal oj the American Chemical Society. I n this tabulation, J o h n s H o p kins was o m i t t e d because its pre-eminent position would have distorted the picture. I n 1924 there were nine papers in the Journal from six southeastern institu tions. I n 1933, when the H e r t y Medal was first awarded, there were 44 contri butions from 14 institutions; the number of states not represented had fallen from .seven to three. In 1948 the total was 124 papers with 269 pages, almost equivalent to a whole issue of the Journal. ThirtyIhree laboratories were represented, 22 academic and 11 governmental or indus trial. Five or more papers were produced in each of seven universities. F r o m this a r r a y of evidence, the medalist concluded that the South can
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ONE in t h e South has done more to inspire promising students in chem istry t o go b e y o n d t h e ordinary effort, scholastically, a n d t o complete post g r a d u a t e studies t h a n Osborne R. Quayle. A s t e a d y stream of Ph.D.'s from t h e nation's leading universities, having their roots in E m o r y University, testifies to t h e constructive influence of this man." W i t h these words a former H e r t y medalist paid t r i b u t e to t h e r e p u t a t i o n and influence of the seventeenth recipient of t h e H e r t y Medal in developing a sound program of graduate training at E m o r y Uni versity, Atlanta, Ga. During his 25 years at E m o r y , Dr. Quayle has directed the master's pro gram of over 100 students. Of these, 45 have subsequently obtained the Ph.D. from other institutions. His un ceasing efforts for and active partici pation in g r a d u a t e development cul m i n a t e d in chemistry's being the first d e p a r t m e n t a t E m o r y authorized to award t h e P h . D . degree. Appropri ately, t h e first such degree a t E m o r y was given in J u n e of last year t o a s t u d e n t working under Dr. Quayle. Early Life Osborne Quayle was reared in an at mosphere strongly flavored with chem istry a n d pedagogy. His m o t h e r w a s a school teacher before her marriage, and his father, t h e late William Osborne Quayle, was on t h e faculty of Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland, Ohio, a t the t i m e of young Osborne's birth o n Dec. 15, 1898. Later, his father went with t h e Midland Chemi cal Co. in Michigan, and for t h e last 12
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take considerable satisfaction in its ab solute position and needs no longer be ashamed of or apologize for its place a m o n g t h e other regions. Preceding t h e presentation ceremonies, a n afternoon tea was held at Westover P l a n t a t i o n , home of L. C. Lindsley, re tiring head of the chemistry department a t G S C W , who was also honored at the evening meeting. T h e tea was fol lowed b y dinner on the college lawn. Four medalists of previous years were introduced a t the evening meeting: J . S. Guy of E m o r y , J. L. Howe of Wash ington and Lee, W. H . M a c l n t i r e of the University of Tennessee, a n d Ε . Ε. Heid of J o h n s Hopkins. Following the ad dress a dance was held o n t h e tennis courts.
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years of his life was with t h e Du P o n t Co. in Wilmington. Receiving his bachelor's degree from Swarthmore, D r . Quayle w e n t to H a r vard for his master's where he studied under James B . Conant. T o complete his graduate studies, he went to Johns Hopkins to work with E. E m m e t t Reid, later to become a H e r t y medalist him self. While still in graduate school Dr. Quayle married Zaidee Miller, and their first daughter. Nancy, was born while he was a t J o h n s Hopkins. This chemical tradition has persisted, since Nancy, now Mrs. Ben Smith, Jr., finds herself mothering two sons while her husband is working toward his P h . D . in chemistry at t h e University of Vir ginia. F u r t h e r , t h e second daughter, Louise, now Mrs. William Kling, was graduated in chemistry from Vanderbilt University. Quaylc's Inspiration Fresh from J o h n s Hopkins, Dr. Quayle went to E m o r y in 1924 as as sistant professor. Seven years later he became full professor. T h r o u g h o u t his years at E m o r y , D r . Quayle has had a strong influence on students. H e has been active in student affairs, serving on the Athletic Council, t h e Interfraternity Council, and the Student Activi ties council as faculty advisor. He has given countless hours of his time t o students. His office has been open t o any s t u d e n t at any hour for per sonal consultation a n d advice. H e has had the satisfaction of seeing several " p r o b l e m " boys earn Ph.D.'s in chem istry and >{ achieve success in their chosen
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field. T h e s e boys, say his colleagues, would h a v e had difficulty in obtaining even a bachelor's degree without D r . Quayle's patience and influence. M o s t of Dr. Quayle's research has been o n the parachor, on which he has published a number of papers. He is a t present conducting a research pro gram o n t h e surface tension and molec ular v o l u m e of a number of pure h y drocarbons in cooperation with t h e Office of N a v a l Research, t h e Ameri can P e t r o l e u m Institute, a n d t h e N a tional Bureau of Standards. Dr. Q u a y l e has been active in a n u m ber of scientific and scholarly socie ties. H e is a past councilor and past chairman of t h e Georgia Section of t h e AMERICAN
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president of t h e Georgia Academy of Sciences, a charter m e m b e r a n d past president of t h e E m o r y chapter of t h e Society of t h e Sigma X i , chairman of t h e E m o r y University Research Com mittee, and a member of t h e New York A c a d e m y of Sciences, the Ameri can Association for the Advancement of Science, and Phi Beta K a p p a . Hobbies His chief recreational interests are bridge and automobile driving- H i s skill i n t h e latter is legendary a t E m o r y . I t is generally conceded that, had he failed as a chemist, X)r. Quayle would surely h a v e succeeded as a taxi driver. According t o Dr. Quayle, he went t o E m o r y to visit the South a n d t o gain a few y e a r s ' teaching experience. This projected s h o r t stay is still i n progress. Since h e h a s reportedly refused several h a n d s o m e offers during h i s 25-year visit, h e m u s t feel the need of still more experience. Or perhaps h e has decided to s t a y in Georgia after all.
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