Background

Wright, Thomas Llewellyn was born on July 26, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Llewellyn and Elizabeth Bryan (Kehler) Wright.

Education

AB, Pomona College, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1961.

Career

Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Washington, 1961-1963, 69-84; geologist, Hawaii Volcano Observatory, United States Geological Survey, 1964-1969; scientist-in-charge, Hawaii Volcano Observatory, United States Geological Survey, 1984-1991; geologist, Hawaii National Pk., United States Geological Survey, since 1992.

Achievements

• Thomas Llewellyn Wright has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Hawaii Natural History Association (board member 1984-1991).

Interests

• Avocation: cellist.

Connections

Married Mary Saint John Bachman, September 1958 (divorced 1975). Children: John, Rebecca.

Father:

Robert Llewellyn Wright

Mother:

Elizabeth Bryan (Kehler) Wright

Spouse:

Mary Saint John Bachman

child:

John Wright

child:

Rebecca Wright