Adelbert Ames, Jr.

1880–1955 (age 75)

Scientist

Biography

Adelbert Ames, Jr. (1880–1955) was a distinguished scientist whose work in perception and optical illusion illuminated the workings of the human mind and inspired generations of thinkers at Dartmouth College and beyond.

He combined keen intellect with generous mentorship, leaving a legacy of curiosity, teaching, and remarkable insight into how we see the world.

Did you know Adelbert Ames, Jr.?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Dartmouth College Cemetery

George Ray Wicker
1870–1917 (age 47)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
George Ray Wicker (1870-1917) was a Leicester resident associated with Dartmouth College.
Nathan Lord
1792–1870 (age 78)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
Nathan Lord (1792-1870) was a Berwick resident and Dartmouth College affiliate.
Edmund Randolph Peaslee
1814–1878 (age 64)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
Edmund Randolph Peaslee was an American educator and administrator at Dartmouth College during the 19th century.
Arthur Fairbanks
1864–1944 (age 80)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
Arthur Fairbanks (1864–1944) was born in Hanover and is buried in Dartmouth College Cemetery.
Ethel Hinckley Hausman
1891–1973 (age 82)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
Ethel Hinckley Hausman (1891-1973) was a Connecticut resident with ties to Dartmouth College.
Alfred Bielschowsky
1871–1940 (age 69)
Dartmouth College Cemetery
Alfred Bielschowsky (1871–1940) was laid to rest in Dartmouth College Cemetery after a life beginning in Namysłów.

Other notable scientists

Joseph Henry
1797–1878 (age 81)
Oak Hill Cemetery
First Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and pioneering physicist.
Alexander Dallas Bache
1806–1867 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was a prominent Philadelphia-born scientist and superintendent of the U.S. Coast Surv...
William Henry Holmes
1846–1933 (age 87)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Scientist known for contributions to American anthropology and archaeology.