Background
Smith, Caleb Lothrop was born on August 14, 1906 in Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of William Francis and Maud Lothrop (Whedon) Smith.
Smith, Caleb Lothrop was born on August 14, 1906 in Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of William Francis and Maud Lothrop (Whedon) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Grinnell College, 1928. Master of Science, State University Iowa, 1929, Doctor of Philosophy, 1931.
1 son, Carver Howe. Assistant in chemistry State University Iowa, 1928-1931, instructor chemistry, 1931, 44, 45-48, professor of chemistry, since 1948. Head, division analytical and inorganic chemistry, Manhattan District (atomic bomb) Project, University of Chicago, 1944, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1945 (C.E.W.-T.E. C.).
Member American Chemical Society, Optical Society American, American Institute Physics, American Association University Professors, Iowa Academy Science, Alpha Chi Sigma, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Alpha Phi Omega, Triangle.
Married Geraldine Merryman, August 30, 1937.