Clemson University. Dept. of Chemistry.

1893, Chemical Department created; one of four original departments (also called courses of study): Agricultural, Engineering, and Textiles. 1933-1954, School of Chemistry created. Departments within this school are Agricultural Chemistry and Chemistry. 1954-1955, School of Chemistry and Geology created. 1955-1969, School of Arts and Sciences created. Chemistry Dept. part. 1970-1975, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences created. 1975-1994, part of College of Sciences. Chemistry Department Heads: M.B. Hardin, 1893-1909; Richard Newman Brackett, Director, 1910-1937; Fred Harvey Hall Calhoun, 1939-1947; Howard Louis Hunter, Dean of School of Chemistry and Geology, 1947-1953; Frank B. Schirmer, 1952-1958; Floyd Irving Brownley, 1959-1966; H. Garth Spencer, July 1966-1977; Rudolph A. Abramovitch, 1977-1983; Darryl DesMarteau, 1983-1990; John D. Petersen, July 1990-1995.