Background
Tomlinson, George Herbert was born on May 2, 1912 in Fullerton, Louisiana, United States. Emigrated to Canada, 1914. Son of George Herbert and Irene Loretta (Nourse) Tomlinson.
industrial company research executive
Tomlinson, George Herbert was born on May 2, 1912 in Fullerton, Louisiana, United States. Emigrated to Canada, 1914. Son of George Herbert and Irene Loretta (Nourse) Tomlinson.
Bachelor, Bishop's University, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1935. Data Control Language (honorary), Bishop's University, 1986.
Chief chemist, Howard Smith Chemical Ltd., Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, 1936-1939; research director, Howard Smith Paper Mills Ltd., Cornwall, 1939-1961; research director, Domtar Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, 1961-1970; vice president research and environmental technical, Domtar Ltd., 1970-1977; senior science advisory, Domtar Ltd., 1977-1990. Active in forestry problems in Europe and North America.
Fellow Royal Society of Canada, International Academy Wood Science, Chemical Institute Canada, Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (director 1976-1979, medal 1969, honorary life member). Member American Chemical Society (emeritus), Canada Pulp and Paper Association (honorary life member), Chemists Club (New York ).
Married Frances Fowler, July 17, 1937. Children: Peter George, David Lester, Susan Margaret Tomlinson Goff.