Background
Bates, John Bertram was born on September 7, 1914 in Big Flats, New York, United States. Son of Glen Earl and Blanch Marie (Vaughn) Bates.
Bates, John Bertram was born on September 7, 1914 in Big Flats, New York, United States. Son of Glen Earl and Blanch Marie (Vaughn) Bates.
Bachelor of Science, Clarkson Technology, 1936. Bachelor of Science, Rice Institute, 1941. Master of Arts, Rice Institute, 1939.
Doctor of Philosophy, Rice Institute, 1941.
Chemist, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1936-1937; research chemist, Sun Chemical Corporation, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 1941-1950; assistant director graphic arts laboratory, Sun Chemical Corporation, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 1950-1956; vice president, technical director, Ho-Par Inc., State College, Pennsylvania, 1956-1960; staff chemist, Health Research Board-Singer Inc., State College, Pennsylvania, 1960-1962; technical director, Flint Ink Corporation, Detroit, 1962-1982; vice president R & D, Flint Ink Corporation, Detroit, 1982-1988. Member steering committee National Printing Ink Institute, Harrison, New York, 1975-1988, steering committee chairman, 1977-1988. Member Newsink technical committee, 1974-1988, chairman, 1974-1986.
Member New York Academy of Sciences, American Chemical Society, American Association Advertising Science, Technology Association Graphic Arts, Kiwanis.
Married C. Isabel Walker, March 4, 1944. Children: John K., Douglas B.