Hawkins, W. Lincoln, 1911-1992

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W. Lincoln Hawkins (b. March 21, 1911, Washington, D.C.-d. August 20, 1992, San Marcos, CA) was a chemical engineer and the first African-American to join the staff at Bell Labratories. He contributed to the development of a rubber substitute made from petroleum stock.

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creatorOf Baker, Raymond F., 1906-1999. Papers, 1927-1977 (bulk 1927-1967). Iowa State University, Parks Library
creatorOf Hawkins, W. L. Papers. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Niwot Military Band. Boulder Public Library
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alumnusOrAlumnaOf Howard University corporateBody
alumnusOrAlumnaOf McGill University corporateBody
alumnusOrAlumnaOf Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute corporateBody
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San Marcos CA US
Washington, D. C. DC US
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Birth 1911-03-21

Death 1992-08-20

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