Childhood of a Nobel Laureate and UCLA Organic Chemist  Donald Cram in His Scientific Maturity

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Donald Cram, Toddler

Statement to Academic Senate:

 "If I told you I was a barefoot boy from Vermont, you would not believe me, although there is some truth in the statement. My hour long "ascension to scientific sainthood" has been rather exhilarating - now I must find some means of descending back to earth, where I am more comfortable. Further, I must resist the temptation to become an instant seer, prophet, priest or authority on every subject under the sun. Thanks for listening."

 

Donald Cram With His Father

Donald Cram, Posed Formally with His Mother and Sisters

Donald Cram With His Sisters and Dog

 

"A lot of good people have died because they overstrived to stay alive!

Congratulations for my Nobel Prize came to me from the White House nine days after the announcement of my award, but just after the announcement the last of the awards was made. I know the White House has been trying to economize, and am glad to have first-hand evidence of their efficiency in getting all of the congratulatory messages out at the same time."

    Rumors - unequal prizes
    Nobel Peace Prize in Chemistry -
    Chemists are on the warpath"

 

Donald Cram Holding One of His Molecular Models

No Instant Experts

...Everything that

...We know and do

...In times gone by

...Was Wild and new.

-Donald Cram

 

Donald Cram, Relaxing with a Molecular Model

 

Donald Cram Explaining His Science to Three Graduate Students (From Left: Martin Tanner, Mimi Quan, Kevin Judice)

 

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