Background
Claycomb, Cecil Keith was born on October 19, 1920 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Son of Cecil R. and Frilla E. (Reams) Claycomb.
Claycomb, Cecil Keith was born on October 19, 1920 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Son of Cecil R. and Frilla E. (Reams) Claycomb.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, Eugene, 1947. Master of Science, University Oregon, Eugene, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oregon, Eugene, 1951.
Professor, head department biochemistry, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, 1951-1982; director minority recruitment, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, 1971-1974; assistant to president/director minority student affairs, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, 1974-1984; coordinator basic science curriculum, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, 1951-1977; chairman admissions committee, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, 1959-1969; emeritus, Dental School U. Oregon, Portland, since 1985; emeritus professor biochemistry, Oregon Health Sciences U., since 1986.
Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Chemical Society, International Association Dental Research, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Reserve Officers Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Elizabeth Jane Gregg, March 10, 1943. Children: John K., Mary E.
