Background
Cavin, William Pinckney was born on June 2, 1925 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Son of Hugh W. and Marie N. (Wright) Cavin.
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William Pinckney Cavin
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Bachelor of Science, Wofford College, 1945; Master of Arts, Duke, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1953.
Career
Instructor chemistry, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1946-1948; assistant professor, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1948-1953; associate professor, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1953-1956; professor, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1956-1962; John M. Reeves professor of chemistry, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1962-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988; department chairman, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1971-1988. Visiting professor Brown U., 1965-1966.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Spartanburg County unit American Cancer Society, treasurer, 1971-1972. Member American Chemical Society, South Carolina. Academy Science, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Martha Louise Duckworth, June17, 1950. Children— William P., Carole.
