Background
Clarke, Frank Eldridge was born on December 26, 1913 in Brunswick, Maryland, United States. Son of Frank Dorsey and Mary J. (McKenzie) Clarke.
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Frank Eldridge Clarke
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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with honors, Western Maryland College, 1935. Master of Science equivalent in Physical Chemistry, University Maryland, 1942.
Career
Chief chemical engineering division, United States Naval Engineering Experiment Station, 1941-1961; with, United States Geological Survey, 1961-1976; assistant director, United States Geological Survey, 1968-1971; deputy under secretary for science engineering, Department Interior, 1971-1972; senior scientist, United States Geological Survey, 1972-1976. Cons. in corrosion field, 1961-1979.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society for Testing and Materials (president 1974-1975, director, vice president water committee D-19, award of merit 1961, Max Hecht award 1964, honorary member 1980), American Chemical Society (certificate merit 1953), American Institute Chemical Engineers. Lodge: Elks (Westchester, Maryland).
Connections
Married Doris Mae Booth, August 20, 1934 (deceased 1983). Children— Virginia Mary (Mistress G. Robert Blakley), Ernest Eldridge. Married Grayson B. Fleming, January 1, 1985.
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Nationality
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
lutheran (president 1957-1963). Lodge: Elks (Westchester, Maryland)
Education
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1935
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1942
Career
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1941 - 1961
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1971 - 1972
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1972 - 1976
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Service award Department of Navy, 1956, Gordon research certified of award, 1966, Distinguished Service award Department Interior, 1971, Trustee Alumni award Western Maryland College, 1985.Recipient Distinguished Service award Department of Navy, 1956, Gordon research certified of award, 1966, Distinguished Service award Department Interior, 1971, Trustee Alumni award Western Maryland College, 1985.