Photographs from the Murray R. Benedict papers [graphic]. 1909-1966.

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Photographs from the Murray R. Benedict papers [graphic]. 1909-1966.

Includes snapshots and group portraits depicting Benedict at various points throughout his career, including his being awarded an honorary degree by Clark Kerr on Charter Day, March 21, 1961 at the University of California, Berkeley. Also includes personal and family photographs.

5 folders and 1 oversize folder (ca. 90 photographic prints) : 26 x 41 cm

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SNAC Resource ID: 8126508

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Murray Reed Benedict was born in 1882 in Wisconsin. Benedict received his B.S. degree at the University of Washington. He was awarded his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1931 at which point he joined the faculty of the University of California, Berkeley. He taught Agricultural Economics at the University of California until his retirement in 1961. Dr. Benedict died in 1980. From the description of Murray R. Benedict papers, 1910-1984 (bulk 1931-1961). (University of Cal...

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