Samuel James Record (1871-1948) was an American forester and wood technologist. He is best known for his book Identification of the Timbers of Temperate North America (1912), which is considered to be the definitive guide to identifying the timbers of North America.
Record was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated from Wabash College with a degree in biology in 1893. After graduation, he worked as a forester for the United States Forest Service. In 1907, he was appointed Professor of Forest Products at Yale University, where he taught and conducted research for over 30 years.
Record was a prolific author, and over the course of his career he published over 100 books and articles on forestry and wood technology. His most famous book, Identification of the Timbers of Temperate North America, has been used by generations of foresters and woodworkers to identify the timbers of North America. The book is known for its accuracy, its comprehensiveness, and its clear and concise writing style.
Record was a member of the Society of American Foresters, the American Wood-Preservers' Association, and the American Society for Testing and Materials. He was also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Record died on March 24, 1948, at the age of 76. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of forestry and wood technology. His work helped to advance the understanding of wood and its properties, and his books are still widely used by foresters and woodworkers today.
Here are some of Samuel J. Record's notable contributions:
- He wrote the definitive guide to identifying the timbers of North America, Identification of the Timbers of Temperate North America. This book is still widely used by foresters and woodworkers today.
- He conducted extensive research on the properties of wood and its uses. His work helped to advance the understanding of wood and how to best use it.
- He taught forestry and wood technology at Yale University for over 30 years. He trained generations of foresters and woodworkers, many of whom went on to make significant contributions to the field.
- He was a member of several prestigious forestry and wood technology organizations. He also served as President of the Society of American Foresters from 1931 to 1932.
- He was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Record's legacy continues to this day. His work helped to shape the fields of forestry and wood technology, and his books are still widely used by foresters and woodworkers around the world.
