Abstract :
IN RECEIVING this outstanding honor I have a feeling of great pride and also of humility. This is a natural reaction to having one´s name associated in this way with the great name of Edison, and with the long list of very distinguished men to whom heretofore the Edison Medal has been awarded. Mr. N. S. Hibshman´s letter telling of this award reached me when I was nearly as far from New York as one can get on the surface of our little planet. I had no intimations of the imminence of eminence. You will note that in spite of my surprise, I accept the award quickly and firmly. And I do so with profound gratitude to the Institute for such extremely handsome recognition of my work.
