Background
Blomquist, Richard Frederick was born on November 25, 1912 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Hjalmar Frederick and Mathilda M. (Miele) Blomquist.
chemist government official consultant
Blomquist, Richard Frederick was born on November 25, 1912 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Hjalmar Frederick and Mathilda M. (Miele) Blomquist.
Bachelor of Arts, Coe College, 1934; Honorary Doctor of Science, Coe College, 1982; Master of Sciences, University Iowa, 1936; Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1937.
Professor chemistry, Doane College, Crete, Nebraska, 1937-1942;
project leader glues and glued products research, United States Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, 1942-1966;
project leader housing research, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Athens, Georgia, 1966-1976;
Adjunct Professor, U. Georgia, Athens, 1966-1976. Chairman Gordon Research Conference Adhesion, 1956. Chairman ad hoc committee aerospace adhesives National Materials Advisory Board, 1972-1974.
Consultant Mexican Forest Service, 1973, Industrias del Peru, Lima, 1978.
Fellow International Academy Wood Science, American Institute Chemists. Member Forest Products Research Society (president 1974-1975, Gottschalk Memorial award 1972), American Chemical Society, Society Wood Science and Technology (visiting scientist 1968-1973), Adhesive and Sealant Council (honorary), Torch Club, Rotary.
Married Helen Mae Ogburn, August 28, 1937. Children: John A., Patricia Blomquist Robinson, Frederick C.