Background
Halvorson, Alfred Rubin was born on January 22, 1921 in Milan, Minnesota, United States. Son of Chris and Alice (Kleven) Halvorson.
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Alfred Rubin Halvorson
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1944; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1949.
Career
County extension agent, Agriculture Extension Svc. of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1945; soil fertility researcher, Oregon State University, Klamath Falls, 1949-1954; extension agronomist, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1954-1957; extension soil scientist, Washington State University, Pullman, 1957-1986; professor emeritus, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1986. Consultant American Car and Foundry & Shirley Fetilizer Ltd., Brisbane, Australia, 1964, Saudi Arabia Farming Operations, Riyadh, 1984, United States Agency for International Development, Sanaa, North Yemen, 1987.
Achievements
Membership
City councilman, City of Pullman, 1987-1991, mayor, 1991-1995. With Medical Corps United States Army, 1945. Member Kiwanis (chair committee Pullman chapter).
Interests
Connections
Married Dorothy F. Boxrud, April 23, 1944. Children: Gary A., Joan D. Halvorson Felice.
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Nationality
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1944
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1949