Background
Ralston, Oliver Caldwell was born on September 6, 1887 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Orlandus Frank and Martha Jane (Caldwell) Ralston.
Ralston, Oliver Caldwell was born on September 6, 1887 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Orlandus Frank and Martha Jane (Caldwell) Ralston.
Bachelor of Science, Colorado College, 1910, Doctor of Laws.
Assayer, chemist, techr. chemistry, Leadville, Colorado, 1910-1912. Chemist United States Bureau Mines, Pittsburgh, 1912-1914, metallurgist, Salt Lake City, 1914-1917. Metallurgist Hooker Electro-chemical Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1917-1920.
Assistant chief metallurgist United States Bureau Mines, 1920-1928.
Director research United Verde Copper Company, 1928-1935. Principal chemical engineer United States Bureau Mines, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1935-1937.
Chief metallurgy division United States bureau of Mines, College Park, Maryland., Washington, 1937-1944, chief metallurgical branch, since 1946, chief metallurgist United States Bureau Mines since 1950. Vice president Sharp Lead Company.
Technical director Arizona Minerals Corporation Secretary research and inventions State Council Defense, Utah, 1917.
Member American Institute Mechanical Engineering, American Chemical Society, American Electrochemical Society, Faraday Society, American Ceramic Society.
Married Lala Chrisman Bartleson, March 28, 1912.