Background
Fisher, Charles Harold was born on November 20, 1906 in Hiawatha, West Virginia, United States. Son of Lawrence D. and Mary (Akers) Fisher.
Fisher, Charles Harold was born on November 20, 1906 in Hiawatha, West Virginia, United States. Son of Lawrence D. and Mary (Akers) Fisher.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Roanoke College, 1928; Doctor of Science (honorary), Roanoke College, 1963; Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Illinois, 1929; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1932; Doctor of Science (honorary), Tulane University, 1953.
Teaching assistant in chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1928-1932; instructor, Harvard University, 1932-1935; research group leader, United States Bureau Mines, Pittsburgh, 1935-1940; head carbohydrate division, Eastern Regional Research Center USDA, 1940-1950; director Southern marketing and nutrition research division Southern Regional Research Center,, USDA, New Orleans, 1950-1972. Adjunct research professor Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia, since 1972. Established The Elizabeth Snyder Fisher Scholarship, Roanoke College, 1992.
President New Orleans Science Fair, 1967-1969. Board directors Salem History Society, 1982-1985, Salem Ednl. Foundation, since 1991.
Established Lawrence D. and Mary A. Fisher Scholarship Roanoke College, 1978, Lois Carlin Fisher Scholarship, 1991. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists (honorary, president 1962-1963, Chairman, Board Of Directors, Presidential citation of merit, 1986), Oil Chemical Society, American Chemical Society (director region IV 1969-1971), Chemurgic Council (director), American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists, Hidden Valley Country Club (Salem, Virginia), Cosmos Club (Washington), International House, Round Table Club (New Orleans). Chemists Club (New York City).
Married Elizabeth Dye, November 4, 1933 (deceased 1967). Married Lois Carlin, July 1968 (deceased June 1990). Married Elizabeth Snyder Kiser, November 29, 1991.