Background
Vest, Marvin Lewis was born on May 17, 1906 in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. Son of Marvin Johnson and Margaret (Kley) Vest.
Vest, Marvin Lewis was born on May 17, 1906 in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. Son of Marvin Johnson and Margaret (Kley) Vest.
Bachelor of Science, Davis and Elkins College, 1927; Doctor of Science (honorary), Davis and Elkins College, 1970; Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1932; AM, University of Michigan, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, University of Michigan, 1948.
Principal, Franklin (West Virginia) High School, 1927-1928; instructor, Elkins High School, 1928-1931, 33-35; associate professor mathematics, Davis and Elkins College, 1935-1938; member of faculty, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1931-1933, 38-; professor mathematics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1955-1973; emeritus, West Virginia University, Morgantown, since 1973. Consultant United States Bureau Mines, 1952-1957.
Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, West Virginia Academy of Sciences (secretary 1934-1937, president 1950-1951), Sigma Xi, Pi Mu Epsilon. Lodge: Mason.
Married Winifred Louise Buzzerd, August 3, 1930. Children: Marvin Lewis, Charles Marstiller.