Ackerman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1911-1973

Edward Augustus Ackerman (1911-1973), was a geographer and water resources authority. He earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1939 and was a professor at Harvard from 1940-1948. Ackerman served as a technical advisor on natural resources to U.S. occupational forces in Japan from 1946- 1948 and then was a professor at the University of Chicago from 1948-1955. From 1952-1954 he served as assistant general manager of the Tennessee Valley Authority and became director of water resources program of Resources for the Future from 1954-1958. Ackerman then became director of the Carnegie Institution from 1958-1973. He also served as a trustee of the Washington Center for Metropolitan Studies from 1964-1969. Ackerman served on several committees and panels pertaining to natural resources, population growth, and environment and conservation issues.

From the description of Edward A. Ackerman papers, 1934-1973. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28209267

From the guide to the Edward A. Ackerman papers, 1934-1973, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)