Abraham Blum 
Biography of Abraham Blum
Abraham Blum graduated BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University in 1942. He was born in Skawina, Poland, son of Joseph, a merchant.
Blum was 18 when he matriculated at the University in 1938, where he took courses in Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Engineering Drawing, Inorganic Chemistry, Applied Mechanics, Heat Engines, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Design, among others. He was recognised for his various academic achievements during his time at the University, including being awarded the General Engineering (with Laboratory) prize in 1940; a Second Class Certificate in Applied Physics in 1941; and several class prizes in Electrical Engineering, Heat Engines (Lectures and Laboratory), Applied Mechanics Mechanical Engineering Design, and Electrical Engineering Design.
After graduating in 1942, Blum worked as a mechanical engineer in Middlesbrough, UK.
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Archival Materials
- (DC183/11/90 Register of Members of the General Council of the University of Glasgow January 1st, 1965
- DC183/11/104 Register of Members of the General Council of the University of Glasgow Jan. 1, 1980
- DC183/11/75 Register of Members of the General Council of the University of Glasgow 1st January 1950
- R7/3/13 Class Prize Lists 1941-43
- R8/5/59/1 Matriculation slips A-B 1938-1939
- R8/5/60/1 Matriculation Slips A-B 1939-1940
- R8/5/61/1 Matriculation Slips A-B 1940-1941
- R8/5/62/1 Matriculation Slips A-B 1941-42
- SEN 10/ 83 Glasgow University Calendar 1941-1942 p. 542
Summary
Abraham Blum
Born 25 March 1920.
Died 1972.
GU Degree: BSc, 1942; Science and Engineering,
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
Occupation categories: mechanical engineers
English snippet: Engineering graduate of the University of GlasgowRecord last updated: 19th Dec 2012
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