Roger Hayward (1899-1979) is perhaps most famous for his skill in scientific illustrations, especially his work in Scientific American and his work on science textbooks. Yet his list of accomplishments does not end there. Early in his career, Hayward achieved modest fame and renown for his paintings. In the 1920s, Hayward also became a successful architect. Trained in the field at MIT, he designed the Los Angeles Stock Exchange as well as the Doherty Library at the University of Southern California. After he was laid off from his architecture firm during the Great Depression, he co-founded a successful puppet company with his wife, Betty, and his brother, Julian Hayward. In addition to his artistic and architectural skill, Hayward is also an important figure in the history of optical science; he collaborated with Caltech associate John Strong to patent a projection screen and served as a physics consultant at the National Technical Laboratory in 1939. With this detailed online exhibit, courtesy of Oregon State University, visitors can learn more about Hayward's remarkable and versatile career. This exhibit is accompanied by a number of illustrations and artwork by Hayward, revealing the breadth of his talents.
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