Kreps, Juanita M. (Juanita Morris), 1921-2010

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Birth 1921-01-11
Death 2010-07-05
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Born January 11, 1921, Lynch (Harlan Co.), Kentucky. Professor of Economics at Duke University (1958-1977), where she was also James B. Duke Professor of Economics, Dean of the Woman's College, and University Vice President. She was appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce in 1973.

From the description of Juanita Morris Kreps Papers, 1921-2001 and undated (bulk 1968-1997). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 49647517

1921, January 11 Born in Lynch (Harlan Co.), Kentucky 1942 B.A., Berea College 1944 M.A., Duke University 1944 Married Clifton H. Kreps, Jr. 1945 1946 Instructor, Denison University, Ohio 1947 1950 Assistant Professor of Economics, Denison University 1948 Ph.D, Duke University 1952 1954 Lecturer in Economics, Hofstra University, NY 1954 1955 Lecturer in Economics, Queens College (now City University of New York), NY 1958 1961 Visiting Instructor and Assistant Professor, Duke University 1963 1968 Associate Professor, Duke University 1964 Member of board of directors of National Council on the Aging 1968 1972 Professor of Economics, Duke University 1969 1972 Served as Dean of Duke Woman's College and Assistant Provost 1971 1977 Member of Board of Directors, Educational Testing Service 1972 1977 Named James B. Duke Professor of Economics 1972 1974 Vice-chair of board of directors of North Carolina Manpower Commission 1972 1977 Member of Board of Directors of New York Stock Exchange 1973 1977 Served as Vice-President of Duke University 1976 North Carolina Public Service Award 1977 1979 Served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce for the Carter presidency 1978 Received Stephen Wise Award from American Jewish Congress 1979 Appointed Trustee of Duke Endowment 1982 Received Distinguished Public Service Award from North Carolina Citizens Association 2010, July 5 Died in Durham, North Carolina

From the guide to the Juanita Morris Kreps Papers, and undated, 1921-2001, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

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