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Memorial Page for Helen Murray Free

Feb 20, 1923 – May 1, 2021(98 years)Died in:Elkhart, Elkhart County

American chemist and educator

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May 1st, 2026

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Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

Place of Death

Elkhart, Elkhart County

Nationality

United States

Occupation(2)

chemist inventor

Awards(5)

National Medal of Technology and InnovationNational Inventors Hall of FameNational Women's Hall of FameGarvan–Olin MedalChemical Pioneer Award

Spouse(1)

Alfred Free

Education(3)

College of WoosterCentral Michigan UniversityPoland Seminary High School

Helen Murray Free (* February 20, 1923 in Pittsburgh; † May 1, 2021 in Elkhart) was an american chemist and educator. She was 98 years old. She was married to Alfred Free. Her education included College of Wooster, Central Michigan University and Poland Seminary High School. She received 5 awards, including National Medal of Technology and Innovation, National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

1923

Miles Laboratories

1944

Married Alfred Free

1947

Garvan–Olin Medal

1980

National Inventors Hall of Fame

2000

National Medal of Technology and Innovation

2010

National Women's Hall of Fame

2011

Chemical Pioneer Award

2012

Died in Elkhart, Elkhart County

2021

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Helen Murray Free. Forever remembered.