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Name |
Baxter, Robert A. |
Othernames |
Bob |
Born |
April 25, 1894 |
Birthplace |
Kansas |
Deceased |
May 15, 1978 |
Deceased where |
Golden, Colorado |
Titles & honors |
Chairman, Colorado School of Mines Civil Defense Committee Member, Taylor-Miller Post 21 of the American Legion One of 21 elected to draft Golden's Home Rule Charter in 1967 |
Father |
A. R. Baxter |
Education |
University of Wisconsin, B.S. in chemical engineering, 1918 Colorado School of Mines, Master's Degree, 1923 |
Notes |
Came to CSM on a fellowship in 1922, and retired from CSM in 1959 at the age of 65. He taught chemistry at the school for 37 years. He spent some time coaching the soccer time in his early years at CSM. Dr. Baxter helped choose the site for the Eisenhower Tunnel (formerly known as the Straight Creek Tunnel.) In 1968 & 1972 he was documented living at 1600 Washington Ave. in Golden. |
Occupation |
Professor, Chemistry Department, Colorado School of Mines Director, Golden Savings & Loan Association |
Relationships |
Brother to Mary Baxter |
Role |
Academic |
Spouse |
Alma (d. 1961) |
Children |
Paul Robert Baxter (1924-1931) Ivan Baxter Helen Baxter Mixa |
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