Walter Parke Bradley

Background

Bradley, Walter Parke was born on July 7, 1862 in Lee, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Franklin and Mary Alverson (Freeman) Bradley.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1884. University of Gottingen, Germany, 1884-1886, 1888-1889, Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, 1889. Doctor of Science, Wesleyan University, 1914.

Career

Professor chemistry, Wesleyan University, Connecticut, 1893-1914. Director General Laboratory, United States Rubber Company, 1912-1913, research chemist same, 1914-1919. President Bradstone Rubber Company, 1919-1938.

Director 1st laboratory in the United States for research at extreme low temperatures.

Achievements

• Walter Parke Bradley has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta Psi, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Adelaide Bartlett Huntting, June 26, 1888. 1 child, Marian Huntting.

Father:

George Franklin Bradley

Mother:

Mary Alverson (Freeman) Bradley

Spouse:

Adelaide Bartlett Huntting

child:

Marian Huntting Bradley