Collection, 1932-1967.

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Collection, 1932-1967.

Biographical information concerns Dr. Ratchford, including an article wirtten at the time of his retirement, citations and certificates. Research material primarily relates to his speeches and contains his notes and copies of articles used. Printed material includes pamphelts as well as Ratchford's original masters and Doctoral theses. Organized into the following series: Biographical material; Photographs; Speeches; Research material; and Printed material.

10 folders (1 box.

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Ratchford, Benjamin Ulysses, 1902-1977

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Benjamin Ulysses Ratchford graduated from Davidson College in 1926. In 1927, he received his M.A. in economics from Duke University and his Ph. D. in 1932, the first awarded by Duke in economics. He remained on the faculty at Duke until 1960, and spent time in Europe after World War II, studying and reporting on the economy. He received the Medal of Freedom, given by the War Department to civilians who performed meritorious service in the war, for his work in Berlin. Ratchford left Duke Universi...

Davidson College

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