Forbes, Robert Humphrey, 1867-1968

Dean Emeritus of the College of Agriculture. The Agriculture Building was renamed the Robert H. Forbes Building in 1985.

From the description of Records relating to the construction of the Agriculture Building at The University of Arizona (Tucson, Ariz.), 1913-1915. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41284198

Educator, researcher and legislator; director of the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Arizona and director of the College of Agriculture. In 1918, began work as agricultural consultant for the British government in Egypt, later working on crop research in Africa and the Carribean. From 1938 to 1952, he served in the Arizona state legislature.

From the description of Forbes papers, 1869-1966 (bulk 1915-1950). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38150051

Biographical note: Educator, researcher and legislator; Robert Forbes was director of the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Arizona and dean of the College of Agriculture. In 1918, he began thirteen years of work as agricultural consultant for the British government in Egypt, later working on crop research in French West Africa and Haiti. From 1938 to 1952, he served in the Arizona state legislature.

From the description of Forbes photograph collection, ca. 1882-1961 (bulk 1894-1928). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 671495428