14TH MEDAL AWARD 69 and he has authored several chapters and sections in encyclopedias and texts. In 1961 he was honored by the ASTM Committee D-13 for his work on detergents and in 1962 received the ASTM Award of Merit. His two monographs on "Surface Active Agents and Detergents" are now rated as classics in this field. They clearly show Tony's outstanding ability which all of us recognize to write clearly and knowledgeably on a wide variety of theoretical and applied technical subjects. Many friends always tell me, and I also know from personal experience, that Tony is also an excellent speaker. Therefore, he is a widely sought lecturer, and in fact he is scheduled to speak in Chicago tomorrow before the American Academy of Dermatology at their Cosmetic Symposium. In 1947 he and a former colleague, james Perry, started their collabora- tion on their first monograph. Tony reviewed some 8000 references and culled out the important ones so that excellent quality was obtained in the finished text. The monograph appeared as an Interscience publication in 1949, and because it filled such an important need, it was an immediate success. The book has also been translated into Russian and French. The second volume was necessitated by the explosive growth of the field. It appeared in 1958, with a colleague at Harris Research Laboratories, Julian Berch, as an additional co-author. At the present time more than 12,000 copies of the volumes have been sold. Many speak highly of the books, and I venture to say that they may be found in every cosmetic laboratory of the world. With these monographs, Tony has made an enormous contribution to all who work in the industry. What about Tony the man? Despite all of his achievements, modesty and humility are two of the many fine qualities which Tony has. At the lab he is a genuine favorite of all because of these qualities and because of his willingness to help everyone. He has an immense grasp of scientific knowledge, and, naturally, his advice is constantly sought and most eagerly given. As you can see, he is a valuable member of our team. He is also a man who devotes much time to professional activities, and he is now President of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Chem- ists, as well as an active member of the American Chemical Society. During his early years Tony was an ardent sportsman and an outstanding swimmer. Unfortunately, a bout with polio in his late teens resulted in a slight disability in his right leg, but this has not slowed him down any- where, even on the golf course. Tony is also a devoted family man. He has a charming and dynamic wife, also a Cornellian, and two daughters, one of whom graduated from Cornell this past June and is now teaching in Washington his younger daughter shows brilliant promise in a number of fields. I hope I have given you some insight into a man whom I have known for so many years and whom we are honoring tonight. All of us who know

70 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Tony and his many achievements know that he is the type of scientist who adds luster to our SCC Medal Award, and we wholly second this popular choice. Tony, it is a great personal pleasure for me to be able to speak on your behalf on this thrilling occasion!