Background
Blair, Charles Melvin was born on October 24, 1910 in Vernon, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Melvin and Sallie (Gilliland) Blair.
scientist manufacturing company executive
Blair, Charles Melvin was born on October 24, 1910 in Vernon, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Melvin and Sallie (Gilliland) Blair.
Bachelor, Rice University, 1931. Master of Arts, Rice University, 1932. Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute of Technology, 1935.
Research chemist, Petrolite Corporation, St. Louis, 1935-1943; research director for corporation, Petrolite Corporation, St. Louis, 1943-1952; president, Petrolite Corporation, St. Louis, 1952-1964; vice chancellor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1964-1967; vice president, Magna Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, California, 1967-1972; president, Magna Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, California, 1972-1976; Chairman of the Board successor, Baker Performance Chemicals Inc., 1977-1986; president, Blair Petroleum Company, Fullerton, California, since 1986.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Society Petroleum Engineers, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.
Married Catherine E. Stone, June 12, 1936. Children: Charles Melvin III, Sally.