Drumheller, Joseph, 1900-1970

A member of a pioneer family of the Pacific Northwest, Joseph Drumheller (1900-1970), was a Spokane businessman and politician who also served as a regent of the University of Washington. Born in Spokane, Washington, Drumheller attended public schools in that city and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (1923) from the University of Washington. In 1924, he founded Drumheller Analytical Laboratories, a chemical manufacturing company in Spokane and married his first wife, Katharine Corbin. The couple had two children, but divorced in 1928. In 1936, Drumheller married Dorothea Limacher. Twenty years later, he would marry Helen Elizabeth Chamberlain of Spokane. From 1935-1942, Drumheller served as a Democratic state senator representing the 7th District (Spokane County). He served terms on the University of Washington Board of Regents (1945-1950, 1956-68). Drumheller also was president of the UW Board of Regents (1949-1950, 1961-1962). During this period, he donated the center fountain (Drumheller Fountain) added to the existing "Frosh Pond" on the Seattle campus in honor of the University's centennial. He also was a regent at Gonzaga University during the late 1950s. A president of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce (1948-1949), Drumheller was a director of Pacific Northwest Bell, Sunshine Mining Company, the First National Bank of Spokane, and a number of other companies.

From the description of Joseph Drumheller photograph collection, circa 1864-1951 (bulk circa 1948-1950) [graphic]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 318129928

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