Rimmer, James Gordon, 1886-1962
Person
Dates
- Existence: May 12, 1886 to May 17, 1962
Biographical
James Gordon Rimmer, was born in England on May 12, 1886, and immigrated to the United States in 1911. Trained as a pharmacist, he served as head of the Madison College chemistry department for many years. In addition, Rimmer was an organist and inventor. Rimmer married Laura Stout in 1923 with whom he had three children. He died in 1962 after a two year illness.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Rimmer Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 197
Content Description
This collection of papers includes James Rimmer's plans for an organ blower and grain grinding mill, the latter for which he obtained a patent. The family’s papers have been integrated into the following series: personal
documents, correspondence, writings, topical files, and photographs.
Dates:
1903 - 1998