Background
Kirkland, Robert Taft was born on November 5, 1935 in Littleton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Taft and Lutie Bell (Smith) Kirkland.
federal agency administrator physical scientist
Kirkland, Robert Taft was born on November 5, 1935 in Littleton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Taft and Lutie Bell (Smith) Kirkland.
Student, North Carolina State University, 1955-1957; student, University North Carolina, 1957-1958.
Analyst, United States Geological Survey, Ocala, Florida, 1960-1964; laboratory supervisor, United States Geological Survey, Ocala, Florida, 1964-1973; chief water quality service unit, United States Geological Survey, Ocala, Florida, since 1973. Lecturer on water quality and hazardous site safety United States Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, since 1977.
Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Organisation Analytical Chemists, Florida Association Environmental Analysts.
Children: Ellen Morgan, Robert Colt.