Background
Richey, Frederick David was born on September 3, 1884 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Frank Evans and Fannie (Lippman) Richey.
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Frederick David Richey
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Missouri, 1909. Doctorate. Science (honorary), University of Missouri, 1949.
Career
Began as manager of farm, 1909. With Food and Drug communications of Missouri, 1910-1911. With United States Department of Agriculture, engaged in corn investigations, 1911-1933, in charge, 1922-1933, collected maize in South America, 1923, associate chief bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Washington, District of Columbia, 1934, chief, 1934-1938, professional corn breeding, 1938-1942, principal agronomist in charge Southern corn breeding, United States Department Agriculture 1943-1954.
Private consultant & corn breeder, since 1954.
Department Agricultural Award.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science American Society Agronomy (vice president 1936, president 1937). Member American Genetic Association, Genetics Society of America (vice president 1932), American Society of Naturalists, American Society of Plant Physiologists, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi. Club: Cosmos. Writer numerous publications on corn growing, breeding and statistical methods.
Connections
Married Hazel Grace Clough, December 11, 1912. Children: Frances, Guida.
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Nationality
American