Brown, J. Verald, 1914-2004.

James Verald Brown was born on March 25, 1914. He grew up near Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa. He received his B.S. (1938) in dairy husbandry from Iowa State College (University). Following graduation, Brown worked as a loan officer for two years with the Farm Security Administration (Farmers Home Administration) before returning home to work on the family farm.

As a student at Iowa State, Brown was active in a number of campus clubs and agricultural organizations. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Block and Bridle Club, Agtricultural Council, Dairy Cattle Club and Judging Team, and the Campus 4-H Club. He was also a member of the Social Council, VEISHEA, and a life member of the Memorial Union.

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