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Paul W. Morgan
Pages 148-153

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From page 149...
... Through his pioneering work in polymer synthesis he created synthetic methods, which led to new classes of polymers, which have touched the lives of most of us. At the same time, he remained true to the hardy values of his Maine upbringing, and to the end of his life he delighted in sharing his [earnings with others.
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From page 150...
... The very fact that he made many heretofore intractable polymers and processed them to valuable new advanced materials, e.g., Kevlar aramid fiber, inspired industrial scientists worldwide to invent and synthesize many new advanced materials, such as polycarbonates, polyar,vIates, polyimides, and thermoplastic elastomers for fibers, films, engineering resins, and polymers for electrical and electronic applications. His contributions to synthetic polymer chemistry and their impact on materials science have been compared to ZieglerNatta polyolefin synthesis in importance and potential.
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From page 151...
... The list of organizations to which Paul belonged included the Sierra Club, the Appalachian Trail Conference, the Wilderness Society, the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, the Chester County Historical Society, the Early American Industries Association, the National Fiber Society, and the National Academy of Engineering. Apart from his career as a scientist, his principal activity was a lifelong interest in the Boy Scouts of America.
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... Perhaps his greatest reward in Scouting was organizing and leading yearly back country camping trips to Baxter State Park in Maine. These were very demanding excursions with the objective of learning advanced survival skills.
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