Robert Bruce Langford

Background

Langford, Robert Bruce was born on March 7, 1919 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Stephen George and Carrie Anna (Williams) Langford.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1948; Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1972.

Career

Analytical chemist, Southern Pacific Company, Los Angeles, 1949-1954; research chemist, Stauffer Chemical Company, Torrance, California, 1954-1958; production manager, Cyclo Chemical Corporation, Los Angeles, 1958-1961; chemistry educator, Marshall High School, Los Angeles, 1961-1964; professor of chemistry, E. Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, California, 1964-1986; professor of chemistry, emeritus, E. Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, since 1986; head chemistry department, E. Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, 1968-1974. Adjunct professor of chemistry Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, California, since 1992.

Achievements

• Robert Bruce Langford has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1941-1945. Member American Chemical Society, Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Wilma Ruth Ostrander, February 1, 1957.

Father:

Stephen George Langford

Mother:

Carrie Anna (Williams) Langford

Spouse:

Wilma Ruth Ostrander