Irving Allston Palmer

Background

Palmer, Irving Allston was born on May 20, 1866 in New Waverly, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawson and Margaret (Stottlemeyer) Palmer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Lafayette College, 1887, Master of Science, 1890.

Career

Assayer, chemist, assistant superintendent, superintendent and consulting metallurgist, various smelting and refining companies in the United States and Mexico, 1887-1916. Professor metallurgy Colorado School of Mines, since 1917.

Achievements

• Irving Allston Palmer has been listed as a noteworthy metallurgist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Mary A. Maxwell, September 12, 1895.