Background
Larson, Clarence Edward was born on September 20, 1909 in Cloquet, Minnesota, United States. Son of Louis Ludwig and Caroline Hilda (Ullman) Larson.
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Larson, Clarence Edward was born on September 20, 1909 in Cloquet, Minnesota, United States. Son of Louis Ludwig and Caroline Hilda (Ullman) Larson.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1932; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California-Berkeley, 1937.
Chairman chemistry department, College of Pacific, Stockton, California, 1937-1942; project director, manager, Union Carbide Corporation, Oak Ridge, 1942-1950; manager corporation research, Union Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1955-1961; president nuclear division, Union Carbide Corporation, Oak Ridge, 1961-1969; director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1950-1955; commissioner, Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1969-1974; president, Pioneers Science and Technology History Association, Washington, since 1982. Chairman National Battery Advisory Commission, Washington, 1975-1981.
Fellow American Nuclear Society, American Institute Chemists. Member National Academy of Engineering, American Chemical Society, Cosmos Club (Distinguished Service award 1991), Knights of Malta, Rotary, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Gertrude Ellen Ruben, May 17, 1934 (deceased June 1952). 1 child, Robert Edward. Married Jane Ritchie Warren, April 20, 1957.
Children– Lawrence Ernest, Lance Stafford (deceased).