Background
Caldwell, Benjamin Palmer was born on April 2, 1875 in New Orleans. Son of Doctor John Williamson and Mary Howe (Palmer) Caldwell.
Caldwell, Benjamin Palmer was born on April 2, 1875 in New Orleans. Son of Doctor John Williamson and Mary Howe (Palmer) Caldwell.
Bachelor of Arts, Tulane University, 1893, Bachelor of Engineering, 1895, Chemical Engineering, 1896. Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins, 1901.
Fellow Tulane University, 1893-1895, successively instructor in chemistry, assistant professor, associate professor, professor general and theoretical chemistry, 1895-1916. Absent on leave as fellow in chemistry, Johns Hopkins, 1899-1901. Visited France, Germany, and England, 1901, examining chemical educational facilities.
Professor of chemistry Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, 1916-1919.
Professor analytical chemistry Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, 1919-1927, professor physical chemistry, 1927-1945, emeritus professor physical chemistry, since 1945.
Fellow Tulane University, 1893-1895, successively instructor in chemistry, assistant professor, associate professor, professor general and theoretical chemistry, 1895-1916. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, New Orleans Academy Sciences. Member American Chemical Society (charter.
Married Helen Mercer Wright, December 23, 1902. Children: Benjamin Palmer, Hamilton Mercer Wright (deceased).