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Truce, William Everett was born on September 30, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Stanley C. and Frances (Novak) Truce.
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William Everett Truce, American chemist, educator. Achievements include research in new methods of synthesis, development new kinds of compounds and reactions. Guggenheim fellow Oxford University, 1957. Member American Chemical Society, Phi Beta Kappa (secretary Purdue chapter), Sigma Xi (president Purdue chapter).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1939; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1943.
Career
Member faculty Purdue University, 1946-1988, professor chemistry, 1956-1988, professor chemistry emeritus, from 1988, assistant dean Graduate School, 1963-1966. Committee member numerous university. Chairman professional meetings.
Executive officer National Organic Symposium, 1961. Chairman Gordon Research Conference on Organic Reactions and Processes. Consultant in field.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Chemical Society, Phi Beta Kappa (secretary Purdue chapter), Sigma Xi (president Purdue chapter).
Connections
Married Eloise Joyce McBroom, June 16, 1940. Children: Nancy Jane, Roger William.
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American