Background
Allen, Robert Ray was born on September 2, 1920 in Potwin, Kansas, United States. Son of Jesse William and Blanche Ann (Corn) Allen.
Allen, Robert Ray was born on September 2, 1920 in Potwin, Kansas, United States. Son of Jesse William and Blanche Ann (Corn) Allen.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1947. Master of Science, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, 1950.
Analytical chemist Eagle Picher Lead Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1940—1942. Research chemist Armour & Company, Chicago, 1950—1956. Principal scientist Anderson Clayton Foods, Dallas, 1956—1983.
Chemistry consultant McKinney, from 1983. Visiting expert, Taiwan, 1984—1985. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member of Phi Kappa Phi, American Oil Chemists Society (Bailey award 1983, Supelco award 1986).
Married Barbara Ruth Condell, December 17, 1944. Children: Judit, John, Susan, Jane, Sharon.