Background
Arthur, Jett Clinton was born on May 31, 1918 in Hemphill, Texas, United States. Son of Jett Clinton Arthur and Anna Alice Smith.
Arthur, Jett Clinton was born on May 31, 1918 in Hemphill, Texas, United States. Son of Jett Clinton Arthur and Anna Alice Smith.
Bachelor in Chemistry, San Francisco Austin Teachers College (now known as San Francisco Austin State University), 1939. Master of Arts in Chemistry, University Texas, 1946.
Science teacher Appleby Public School, Texas, 1940—1941. Research chemist United States Department of Agriculture Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, 1941—1943, 1946—1949, research chemist in charge, 1949—1966, chief research chemist, 1966—1979. Consultant, Metairie, Louisiana, since 1979.
Organizer numerous national and international meetings. Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, World War II.
Worked with youth Boy Scouts American, local and national parent-teacher organizations. Fellow: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (committee chairman since 1969, award New Orleans section). Member: American College of Surgeons (emeritus member board cell division since 1994, division chairman, volunteer 1946-1996, abstractor founding section editor advisory boards, Herty medal Georgia section, Southern Chemist award, Southwest Regional award, Anselme Payen Cellulose award, chemical modification of cotton medal 2004), Chemical Heritage Foundation, American Academy Environmental Engineering, Sigma Xi.
Married LaVerne Pitts Arthur, June 2, 1941 (deceased November 30, 1997). Children: Martha Stitsinger, Clinton Arthur, Laura Porter.