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The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a not-for-profit membership corporation chartered in New York State in 1931 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare. Its members are leading societies in the fields of physics and astronomy, and its activities include providing services to its member societies in publishing, finance, and education.

Barton was the first director of the American Institute of Physics from its founding in 1931 until 1957. He then served as associate director until 1963.

From the description of Records of Henry A. Barton, 1931-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81062461

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