Alfred Atkinson (university president)
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Alfred B. Atkinson (October 6, 1879 – May 16, 1958) was a Canadian American agronomist who served as the President of Montana State University from 1919 to 1937 and the University of Arizona from 1937 to 1947. He made a number of advances in farming methods, and developed the "Montana 36" wheat cultivar.
Quick Facts 4th President of Montana State University, Preceded by ...
Alfred B. Atkinson | |
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4th President of Montana State University | |
In office 1919–1937 | |
Preceded by | James M. Hamilton |
Succeeded by | A. L. Strand |
12th President of University of Arizona | |
In office 1937–1947 | |
Preceded by | Paul Steere Burgess |
Succeeded by | James Byron McCormick |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-10-06)October 6, 1879 Seaforth, Ontario, Canada |
Died | May 16, 1958(1958-05-16) (aged 78) Tucson, Arizona, United States |
Spouse | Barbara Miller Atkinson |
Alma mater | Iowa State University Cornell University |
Profession | Professor of Agronomy |
Salary | $10,000 (Univ. of Arizona) |
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