The George R. Henderson Medal is an award established by the Franklin Institute in honor of George R. Henderson in 1924, coinciding with a $2,500 fund for the award contributed by his wife. George R. Henderson served on the Franklin Institute's Committee on Science and the Arts from 1912 until 1921.[1] The award was designated to go to individuals who made meritorious inventions or discoveries in the field of railway engineering.[2]
George R. Henderson Medal | |
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Awarded for | Meritorious inventions or discoveries in the field of railway engineering |
Sponsored by | Franklin Institute |
Date | 1924 |
Country | United States |
George R. Henderson Medal.