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Frederick Hutton Getman
1877–1941
A longtime chemistry teacher and textbook writer, this early 20th-century author helped make physical and theoretical chemistry more approachable for students. His books ranged from lab manuals to broad surveys of the field, reflecting a career spent close to both teaching and research.
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The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis
by Frederick Hutton Getman
About the author
Born in 1877 and active as an American chemist, Frederick Hutton Getman wrote a substantial body of scientific books that continued to circulate for decades. Library and bibliographic records link him to works such as The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis, Outlines of Theoretical Chemistry, Laboratory Exercises in Physical Chemistry, and An Introduction to Physical Science.
Evidence from editions of his books shows that his academic career included appointments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Washington and Lee University, and Louisiana State University. His writing suggests a teacher’s mindset: even in specialized subjects, he aimed to explain methods clearly and give students practical ways into difficult material.
A memorial notice for Getman appeared in Science after his death in 1941, underscoring that he was recognized within the scientific community as well as by generations of readers. Today, he is remembered chiefly through the textbooks and manuals that helped shape chemistry education in the United States.