Background
Cruickshank, Alexander Middleton was born on December 13, 1919 in Marlborough, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George and Edith (Coutts) Cruickshank.
Cruickshank, Alexander Middleton was born on December 13, 1919 in Marlborough, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George and Edith (Coutts) Cruickshank.
Bachelor of Science, Rhode Island State College, 1943. Master of Science, Rhode Island State College, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1954.
Instructor, U. Massachusetts, 1948-1952; assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1953-1959; associate professor, U. Rhode Island, 1959-1969; professor of chemistry, U. Rhode Island, 1969-1982; professor emeritus, U. Rhode Island, since 1982; department chairman chemistry, U. Rhode Island, 1976-1982. Assistant director Gordon Research Confs., 1947-1968, director, 1968-1993, director emeritous, consultant since 1993.
President Town Council, South Kingston, 1961-1965, member, 1975-1977. Member American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemists, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Lodges: Lions.
Married Irene Bromley, January 13, 1945. Children: Elaine, Gary Alexander.