Ricketts, Palmer C. (Palmer Chamberlain), 1856-1934
Dates
- Existence: 1856-1934
- Existence: 1856 - 1934
Biographical Note
Palmer C. Ricketts was born in Elkton, MD., on January 17, 1856. He entered Rensselaer in 1871 to study civil engineering. Shortly after graduating in 1875 he was appointed as an assistant in math and astronomy. In 1882, he was promoted to assistant professor and in 1884 he was named the William H. Hart Professor of Rational and Technical Mechanics. This was the first endowed faculty chair at Rensselaer. Ricketts was appointed Director of the Institute in 1892. In 1901 the director position was expanded to encompass all administrative duties and Ricketts was appointed as the first administrative president. Ricketts married Vjera Renshaw in 1902. P.C. Ricketts died while in office on December 9, 1934. A laboratory completed in 1935 was named the Ricketts Building in his honor.
Chronology:
President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- 1901-1934
Chronology:
Director- 1892-1934
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1930
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