SIXTH HONORARY MEMBERSHIP 135 Up to the mid-thirties, meetings in scientific societies had nearly always been made up of individual papers on all sorts of subjects promiscuously presented. It was just beginning to be realized, and by no one more quickly than by Mrs. Miner, that many of the great problems of science were solvable only by joint study and action by many scientific minds approaching them from their several points of view and with different techniques, all of which could be facilitated by intimate discussion. Ac- cordingly, she organized in 1938 the first of the Academy's now famous conferences, that one on "Electrophoresis." Since then, 105 New York Academy of Sciences conferences have been organized a'nd held, most of which have been followed by the publication of monographs of all the papers presented. Mrs. Miner intensely studied the art of organization and procedure, and constructed an edifice so perfect that it is now a model of smooth operation designed to serve scientists in their deliberations. Meanwhile, in the 20 years since Mrs. Miner came to the Academy, membership has grown to about 8000, in which all the states of the union and many foreign countries are represented, the Academy's income and budget approach a quarter of a million dollars a year, and it has endowment funds of more than $400,000 and total assets approaching $1,000,000. The Academy outgrew its quarters and received in 1949 the gift of the beau- tiful home which it now occupies. In it are accommodated for meeting rooms, etc., more than 40 other societies. There is also provided the bene- fits of the Societies Administrative Service Division which handles the administration of three well-known societies, one of which is the SOC•V.T¾ or COSMETIC CHEMISTS. All of this phenomenal growth is the work of the guest to be honored today. She is life member and fellow of the Academy, and her accomplishments, of course, have otherwise been widely recognized. Honorary Member, Sigma Delta Epsilon, Kappa Chapter (Women's Scientific Society). Director, Marine Historical Museum 1947-1949 1950-1952 1953-. Trustee, Pequotsepos Wildlife Sanctuary 1948-1953. Director, New York State Society for Medical Research, 1952-. Honors: Cross of Commander, Grand Prix Humanitaire de Belgique (Belgium, 1952). Commander of the Order of the Gold Cross of the Military Chapter of Cyprus and Jerusalem (Rome, 1951). (Founded, 1199 A.D.). Officier d'Acad•mie Fran9aise, 1953 (Palmes Acad•miques). Honorary Fellow, The Consular Law Society, 1953.

136 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS As you will see, this career exemplifies my opening remarks our sub- ject discovered early in her life what she wanted to do, pursued it with extraordinary intelligence, determination, and tireless effort she is now achieving the triumphant success which she deserves. The scientific world could use many more Eunice Thomas Miners there is only one. The New York Academy of Sciences is fortunate in having her, and you are fortunate in having her as your guest today. EUNICE THOMAS MINER, SIXTH HONORARY MEMBER By WALTER A. TAYLOR, PH.D. Manager, Research & Control Laboratories, Pond's Extract Company, Clinton, Conn. IT IS DIFFICULT TO enumerate all of the contributions that Mrs. Miner has brought to the SocIETY since 1952 when she made it possible for us to have our headquarters in the New York Academy of Sciences at 2 East 63rd Street. During the seven years prior to 1952 we were undergoing the transition of initial organization to achievement of professional society status. The lack of permanent headquarters was a handicap in facilitating matters of welfare to the SOCIETY or its members. When we availed ourselves of the opportunity to move into the Academy building we not only had a home, but found facilities awaiting us that would have been beyond the reach of our own limited financial capacity. Within the Academy we at long last have a fine place for our library where we are preserving the literature of the Science of Cosmetics. Wil- liam Geise of the Academy staff has become our Administrative Assistant, and brings with him years of organizational experience which has been of immeasurable help. We now have an efficient headquarters where con- tact can be made with the SOCIETY, and from where the SOCIETY can use the most modern mailing facilities. Members and non-members of the SOCIETY may arrange for technical and employment conferences. The Academy has facilities for printing and handling printed material such as notices and technical literature. I do not want to give you the impression that the Academy has a sur- plus of space, but rather to convey to you the fact that Mrs. Miner was somewhat of a magician in rearranging so as to provide space for the SOCIETY.