Background
Gilbert, Benjamin Franklin was born on February 3, 1918 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Joseph Beverley and Cheltza Floa (Funk) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Benjamin Franklin was born on February 3, 1918 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Joseph Beverley and Cheltza Floa (Funk) Gilbert.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1939; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, 1940; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1951.
Wire rope clerk, Columbia Steel Company, division United States Steel Corporation, San Francisco, 1941-1942; teacher, Bates High School, San Francisco, 1945-1947; teacher, Oakland (California Evening Schools), 1945-1948; instructor, Naval Air Transport Service College, Oakland, 1945-1946; teaching fellow in history, University of California, Berkeley, 1948-1950; assistant professor of history, San Jose (California) State University, 1950-1955; associate professor, San Jose (California) State University, 1955-1958; professor, San Jose (California) State University, since 1958. Consultant California Office Attorney General, 1972-1980. Reviewer National Endowment for Humanities, 1977-1986.
History landmarks commissioner, City of San Jose, 1953-1961, trustee, Sourisseau Academy, 1983-1985. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Son of Joseph Beverley and Cheltza Floa (Funk) G. M. Donna Ann Bornman, August 21, 1955. 1 daughter, Charlene.