Background
Elliot, David Clephan was born on September 17, 1917 in Larkhall, Scotland. Son of John James and Edith Emily (Bell) Elliot. came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1954.
Elliot, David Clephan was born on September 17, 1917 in Larkhall, Scotland. Son of John James and Edith Emily (Bell) Elliot. came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1954.
Master of Arts, St. Andrews U., 1939; A.M., Harvard University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1951; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, 1956; postgraduate (Ford fellow), University of Oxford, 1956-1957.
With, Indian Civil Service, 1941-1947; teaching fellow, Harvard University, 1948-1950; assistant professor of history, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1950-1953; associate professor, California Institute Technology, 1953-1960; professor, California Institute Technology, 1960-1986; professor emeritus, California Institute Technology, since 1986; chairman, California Institute Technology (75th Anniversary), 1965-1967; Executive officer for humanities and social science, California Institute Technology (75th Anniversary), 1967-1971.
Trustee Westridge School, 1970-1990, trustee emeritus, since 1992, president, 1976-1978. With Royal Artillery, 1940. Member Institute Current World Affairs (governor 1964-1970, chairman 1969-1970, trustee 1979-1982, honorary trustee since 1992).
Married Nancy Franelle Haskins, December 3, 1945 (deceased). Children: Enid Frances, John Clephan (deceased), Nancy Elizabeth.