Robert Elwin Cunningham

Background

Cunningham, Robert Elwin was born on March 16, 1929 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Spates and Laura Virginia (McTaggart) Cunningham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, West Virginia University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, West Virginia University, 1955.

Career

Senior research chemist, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1955-1975; research scientist, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1975-1981; R & D associate, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1981-1988; retired, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1988. Consultant in field, since 1988. Lecturer and writer on local history subjects.

Achievements

• Robert Elwin Cunningham has been listed as a noteworthy polymer chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (rubber division), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Pi Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: genealogy, researching local history.

Connections

Married August 22, 1954 (widowed). Children: Candace Ellen Aspromatis, James Robert.

Father:

Harry Spates Cunningham

Mother:

Laura Virginia (McTaggart) Cunningham

Spouse:

August 22

child:

James Robert Cunningham

child:

Candace Ellen Aspromatis Cunningham