Background
Parks, Wilbur George was born on December 20, 1904 in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Ruby Pearl (Gardner) Parks.
Parks, Wilbur George was born on December 20, 1904 in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Ruby Pearl (Gardner) Parks.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Pennsylvania, 1926. Master of Arts, Columbia, 1928, Doctor of Philosophy, 1931.
Member faculty department chemistry, U. Rhode Island, 1931-1968, professor of chemistry, 1939-1968, department chairman, 1950-1968, professor emeritus, 1968-1975, director science criminal investigation laboratories Executive director advisory board Quartermaster Research and Development National Academy Sciences-National Research Council, 1943-1968. Director Gordon Research Conferences
Member faculty department chemistry, U. Rhode Island, 1931-1968, professor of chemistry, 1939-1968, department chairman, 1950-1968, professor emeritus, 1968-1975, director science criminal investigation laboratories Member science advisory panel to secretary army. Trustee Colby Junior College, New London, New Hampshire (U.S.), New Hampton (New Hampshire (U.S.)) School.
Fellow New York Academy Sciences.
Member American Institute Chemists (Gold medal 1962), American Institute Chemical Engineers American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Epsilon. Clubs: Chemists (New York City).
Married Margaret Mather Merriman, November 24, 1928. Children: Ann Mather, George Merriman.