Background
Sullivan, Eugene Cornelius was born on January 23, 1872 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas E. and Mary A. (Richards) Sullivan.
Sullivan, Eugene Cornelius was born on January 23, 1872 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas E. and Mary A. (Richards) Sullivan.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1894, honorary Doctor of Science, 1933. Studied Göttingen University, 1896, Leipzig University, 1896-1899, Doctor of Philosophy, 1899.
Instructor in analytical chemistry, University of Michigan, 1899-1903. With Chemical Laboratory United States Geological Survey, 1903-1908. With Corning Glass Works since 1908, successively chief chemist, laboratory director, vice president in charge manufacturing, president and honorary chairman and director research.
Organized laboratory which produced “Pyrex” laboratory and household ware and various special glasses, also industrial silicones.
Honorary chairman and director Dow Corning Corporation. Honorary Chairman of the Board, director, member executive committee Corning Glassworks.
Vice president and director Corhart Refractories Company. Director Dow-Corning Limited., London, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Cristalerias Rigolleau, Buenos Aires, Argentina, L’Electro-Refractaire, Paris, France.
Member National; Fellow of the American Ceramic Society. Member American Chemical Society (editorial advisory board), and other scientific societies. Clubs: Chemists (New York).
Married Ada Bisbee, July 16, 1902. Married second, Gladys Lindsay, December 27, 1949. Children: Eldon Bisbee, Dorothy (Mistress South. Lytton Scott), Genevieve (Mistress James Robertson).