Articles on Clarence Hickman
By Terry Smythe
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BOOK:
Clarence N. Hickman:
The Father of Scientific Archery
by Maryanne M. Schumm, Ed. D.
ISBN: 0-9613582-0-3
Publisher: 4 Maples PressRiver RoadMinisink Hills, PA 18341
173 pages, 100 photographs + illustrations
Clarence N. Hickman (1889-1981) rose from austere beginnings in rural Indiana to become a man noted for his achievements in several diverse and highly technical fields. Indicating a passion for learning and an aptitude for mechanical design, he developed early interests in archery, magic, photography, mathematics, physics, languages, and music.
Hickman became associated with Dr. Robert Goddard, early space pioneer, and was responsible for the development of the recoilles rifle, or Bazooka, airplane rockets, and many other military weapons that helped the United States during World War II.
He held over 35 military patents and received the Medal for Merit from President Truman. He also worked for the American Piano Company, during which time he is credited with creating with AMPICO B, the most sophisticated reproducing piano of that time.
Hickman was employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories for twenty years, and acquired 30 patents, ranging from the Telegraphone, the forerunner of the modern-day tape recorder and answering machine, to the modern switching apparatus in central telephone offices.
Hickman's various occupations predisposed him with the proper technical knowledge and access to machines and material necessary to make extremely noteworthy contributions to his favorite hobby, the sport of archery. This book provides a description and analysis of Dr. Hickman's major scientific contributions to the sport.
A review of his technical background and contributions in areas other than archery are presented so one can better see the relationship between his work and his hobby, and the influence one had upon the other.
Among the archery contributions mentioned are his introduction of methods of scientific inquiry to the sport, the Hickman Spark Chronograph for determining arrow speed, the Hickman Shooting Machine for analysis of bows and arrows, the Hickman bow backing process, the Hickman bow of radical design, Hickman's high-speed films of an arrow leaving a bow, his prism bow sight, bow bracer, and his analysis of the archer's problem known as "freezing".
Also discussed are some of Hickman's more than forty scientific articles written for archery magazines. It is no exaggeration to state that the application of the technological genius of Hickman to the sport of archery transformed that sport from an art to a science. . .
$14.95 USA (includes shipping)$17.95 outside USA (includes shipping)
ORDERING INFORMATION: Payment in US dollars to: Dr. Maryanne M. Schumm RD 5 Box 5629 Spring Lake Dr.E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Martine Inn
Pacific Grove, California
The Martine Inn is a grand old home, established in the late 1890s, overlooking the magnificent rocky coastline of Pacific Grove on Monterey Bay.
We welcome you with manners and social courtesies, pleasant words, and kindly acts. Each of the nineteen rooms has a private bathroom, authentic museum antiques, a fresh rose, a private telephone, and a silver Victorian bridal basket filled with fresh fruit. Your room may have a spectacular view of the waves crashing against the rocks and/or a wood-burning fireplace...wood provided.
Awake to the newspaper placed outside your door and savor a full breakfast served on old Sheffield silver, Victorian-style china, crystal and lace. Read in the library, sunbathe in the landscaped-enclosed courtyard or watch whales, sea otters and sailboat races from our parlor or sitting rooms. Play pool in the game room or lounge in the spa. View vintage cars from the Martine's collection.
Join us for twilight wine and hors d'oeuvres in the parlor. Enjoy the 1923 Knabe Reproducing Baby Grand Piano. Share camaraderie and make new friends. After your relaxing bath or shower in the claw foot tub, wrap yourself in your bath sheet and treat yourself to the Godiva mint placed on your pillow.
We seek to create ease and grace in your journeying. Share the experience of being our guest at the turn of the century.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:
Nineteen guest rooms
Private bathrooms
Full breakfast
Twilight wine and hors d'oeuvres in the parlor
Complimentary off-street parking
Innkeepers: Tracy Harvis
Address: 255 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, California 93950
Reservations: (800) 852-5588 |
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