Benford, Harry

Harry B. Benford was born on August 7 1917 in Schenectady, New York. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1940, he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding Company for eight years before coming to the University of Michigan to teach in the department of naval architecture and marine engineering. Professor Benford was chair of the department from 1967 to 1972. In addition, he also served as executive director of the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council maritime research advisory committee from 1959 to 1960.

From the guide to the Harry Benford papers, 1937-2007, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

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