Hawkins, W. Lincoln, 1911-1992

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Birth 1911-03-21
Death 1992-08-20
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

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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Subjects:

  • World War, 1914-1918

Occupations:

  • Chemical engineers

Places:

  • CA, US
  • DC, US