Tober, Frank W., 1919-1995

Frank W. Tober was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1919. As a youth, he was an avid reader who enjoyed history and literature, but he was particularly interested in the sciences. Following his graduation from high school in 1937, he enrolled at Michigan Technological University where he earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1941. He subsequently received a master's degree in chemical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1941 and a doctorate in physical chemistry from Yale University in 1948. Tober went on to have a long, successful career with the Du Pont Company.

From the description of Frank W. Tober papermaking and paper samples collection, circa 1050, 1850-1993, bulk 1920-1990. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 502287405

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