Background
Smith, George Frederick was born on July 29, 1891 in Lucasville, Ohio, United States. Son of Clarence Michel and Matilda (Pflaumer) Smith.
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George Frederick Smith
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Student Ohio State University, 1910-1912. Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1917, Master of Science, 1919, Doctor of Philosophy, 1921.
Career
Faculty, University of Illinois 1921-1976, instructor chemistry, associate, assistant professor, associate professor, 1921-1939, professor of chemistry, 1939-1955, professor emeritus, 1955-1976. President G. Frederick Smith Chemical Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1924-1968, Chairman of the Board 1968-1976. President Aeration Processes, Incorporated., Columbus, 1932-1968, Chairman of the Board, 1968-1976.
Director Applied Chemical Testing Laboratory.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Chemical Society (chairman division analytical chemistry 1954), American Ceramic Society, Society Chemical Industry, Electro-chemical Society, American Leather Chemicals Society, American Institute Chemists, Alpha Chi Sigma, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Xi. Clubs: University, Country (Urbana).
Connections
Married Mary Ellen Sweeny, August 19, 1921. Children: Ruby Mae (Mistress Robert R. Harding), Joseph Clarence Clifton, Mary Eleanor (Mistress South. B. Weaver).
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September 23, 1976 (aged 85) -
Resting place
Interred Mount Hope Mausoleum. -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Fisher award American Chemical Society, 1954. Annual chemical award American Chemical Society, 1959. Outstanding Achievement award University Michigan, 1974.Recipient Fisher award American Chemical Society, 1954. Annual chemical award American Chemical Society, 1959. Outstanding Achievement award University Michigan, 1974.