Background
Bolt, Robert O'Connor was born on August 31, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ellsworh Lewis and Rose Elizabeth (Phillips) Bolt.
Bolt, Robert O'Connor was born on August 31, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ellsworh Lewis and Rose Elizabeth (Phillips) Bolt.
Bachelor of Science, Millikin University, 1939. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1944.
Research chemist Chevron Research Company, Richmond, California, 1946-1963, supervisor research chemist, 1963-1966, senior research associate, unit leader independent oils, 1966-1969, manager marketing services, 1969-1985. Consultant in lubricants and lubrication, radiation effects, San Rafael, California, since 1985.
Member Society Tribiologists & Lubrication Engineers, American Chemical Society (board directors California section since 1986, member chairman since 1970), Sigma Xi.
Married Martha Anne Anthony, April 27, 1943 (deceased November 1981). Children: Sandra Jean Bolt Berry, Patricia Anne, Barbara Anthony Bolt Almeida.