Background
Frazer, John was born on February 5, 1882 in Paris, France, (parents American citizens). Son of Persifor and Isabella Nevins (Whelen) Frazer.
Frazer, John was born on February 5, 1882 in Paris, France, (parents American citizens). Son of Persifor and Isabella Nevins (Whelen) Frazer.
Bachelor of Science in chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, 1903, Master of Arts, 1904, Doctor of Philosophy, 1907.
Instructor chemistry, 1904-1906, 07-09, assistant professor 1909-1918, 19-21, professor, 1921-1933, dean Towne Science School, 1912-1918, 19-28, secretary board of deans, 1921-1922, chairman faculty policy committee, 1920-1921, University of Pennsylvania. American exchange professor applied science to French universities, 1922-1923. Representative University of Pennsylvania on College Entrance Examination Board, 1912-1918, 19-21.
Secretary commission on science and arts Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, 1936-1956.
Active member 1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry, 1903-1916, honorary roll, 1921. Commissioned captain Chemical Warfare Service, United States Army, August 9, 1918.
Trained in France and detailed as assistant gas officer 1st A.C. (before Christ), and later with 78th and 6th divisions in Argonne, American Expeditionary Force, and at Headquarters C.W.S., at Tours, France. Honorary discharged January 10, 1919.
Lieutenant colonel O.R.C., C.W.S., United States Army, 1921-1929.
Fellow, life; member American Chemical Society, Franklin Institute (assistant secretary 1941-1956), Franklin Institute (assistant editor Journal 1941-1948), History Society Pennsylvania, Society War of 1812, Loyal Legion (senior vice commander Pennsylvania 1945), Delta Psi, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Saint Anthony, Philadelphia, Mask and Wig (Philadelphia).
Married Mary Foxley rilghman, June 9, 1915. Children: Tilghman (deceased), Isabel, John, Tench.