The history of the Society of Rheology from 1924-1944, January 1944 (executed by directive from the Society).

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The history of the Society of Rheology from 1924-1944, January 1944 (executed by directive from the Society).

Describes the papers and meetings leading to the formation of a permanent organization in 1929. Discusses how it was named; who comprised the formation committee; relationship with the American Chemical Society; early officers of the society. Also discusses the Journal of Rheology; formation of the American Institute of Physics; work towards establishing a standard of viscosity; attempts to agree on rheological definitions. Publications and monographs relevant to the Society are described along with short histories of early meetings and symposia.

10 pages.

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