Northeastern University - Cauldron Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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3n jWemortam WALDEMAR S. McGUIRE 1896- 1958 Professor of Chemistry ST rofessor Waldemar Stanwood McGuire, seriously ill for several years, died at his home in West Dennis, Massachusetts, January 24, 1958. His passing brought to a close a career of thirty-three years ' service to the University, a career in which he con- tributed much to the growth of Northeastern. Professor McGuire graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1918 and in 1930 received his Master ' s degree from Boston University. He was an instructor at Tufts University and at Rhode Island State University for several years before coming to Northeastern in 1924 as Assistant Pro- fessor of Chemical Engineering. Professor McGuire was a key man in the development of the then com- bined Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The department was divided in 1938, and Professor McGuire joined the staff of the Chemistry Department. In 1943, he became Associate Pro- fessor of Chemistry. For many years, the Professor was advisor to the Yacht Club and devoted much of his time to the sport. He was a thirty-second degree Mason with membership in the Seaview Masonic Lodge of Re- vere and in Aleppo Temple, Boston. A member of the American Chemical Society, Professor McGuire was the author of numerous articles in scientific journals. Professor McGuire is survived by his wife, Muriel, and his daughter, Priscilla. [10]

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