Background
Jaquith, Richard Herbert was born on March 31, 1919 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Milo W. and Helen F. (Evans) Jaquith.
academic administrator chemistry professor
Jaquith, Richard Herbert was born on March 31, 1919 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Milo W. and Helen F. (Evans) Jaquith.
Bachelor of Science, University Massachusetts, 1940. Master of Science, University Massachusetts, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1955.
Instructor chemistry University Connecticut, 1942-1947. Assistant professor Colby College, 1947-1954. Member faculty University Maryland, 1954—1987, professor chemistry, 1965—1987, assistant vice chancellor for academy affairs, 1973—1987.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, 50. Member Sigma Xi, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married E. Louise Bottum, April 4, 1942 (deceased 1995). Children: Nancy L., Richard L. (deceased 2009), David A. (deceased 2009), Robert E., Randall W.