Heller, Walter W.

Walter Heller was born on August 27, 1915 in Buffalo, New York. He received his B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1935, his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Wisconsin in 1938 and 1941, respectively. Professor Heller began his career at the University of Minnesota in 1946 as a professor of economics and awarded the highest faculty distinction, Regents' Professor, in 1967. He was also chair of the department from 1957 until 1960. Professor Heller took a leave from the University from 1961-1964 to serve as the chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors for both President Kennedy and President Johnson. He retired in June 1986 from the University. Professor Keller passed away on June 16, 1987.

From the guide to the Walter Heller papers, 1933-1984, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc])

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