Curtis John Alley

Background

Alley, Curtis John was born on August 13, 1918 in Stockton, California, United States. Son of William Curtis and Emily Henrietta (Bareilles) Alley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University California, Davis, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Davis, 1951. Certified, Boeing School Aeronautics, Oakland, California, 1943.

Career

Research assistant department viticulture University California, Davis, 1938—1941, 1946—1951, specialist department viticulture and enology, 1971—1982. Peach breeder Grant Merrill Orchards, Red Bluff, 1951—1953. Manager California Grape Certified Association, Davis, 1953—1957, Foundation Plant Materials Service, 1957—1971.

Corporal United States Air Force, 1943-1945, PTO.

Achievements

• Curtis John Alley has been listed as a noteworthy vintager, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Society Horticultural Science, International Plant Propagators Society (secretary-treasurer 1962-1983, distinguished service award 1974, award of merit 1980), American Society Enologists (honorary), Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Elsie Sophie Frank, May 30, 1943. Children: Michael C., Patricia A., John W., Kathy M.

Father:

William Curtis Alley

Mother:

Emily Henrietta (Bareilles) Alley

Spouse:

Elsie Sophie Frank

child:

Patricia A. Alley

child:

Kathy M. Alley

child:

Michael C. Alley

child:

John W. Alley