Elburt F. Osborn

Elburt Franklin Osborn (August 13, 1911 – January 19, 1998) was an American geochemist and educator. He served as the 13th director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines.

Elburt F. Osborn
13th Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines
In office
October 23, 1970 – September 30, 1973
Preceded byJohn F. O'Leary
Succeeded byThomas V. Falkie
Personal details
Born
Elburt Franklin Osborn

(1911-08-13)August 13, 1911
Kishwaukee, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1998(1998-01-19) (aged 86)
State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeCentre County Memorial Park
Centre County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Jean McLeod Thomson
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(m. 1939)​
Children2
Alma materDePauw University (BA)
Northwestern University (MS)
California Institute of Technology (PhD)
Occupation
  • educator
  • government official
AwardsRoebling Medal
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