Background
Rasmussen, Frederik was born on July 18, 1876 in Hals, Denmark. Son of Neils and Kirstine (Jensen) Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, Frederik was born on July 18, 1876 in Hals, Denmark. Son of Neils and Kirstine (Jensen) Rasmussen.
Came to the United States, 1899, naturalized citizen, 1912. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Iowa State College, 1905.
Assistant in dairying, Purdue University, 1905-1906. Assistant professor dairying, Iowa State College, 1906-1907. Professor dairying New Hampshire State College, 1907-1916.
Professor dairy husbandry, Pennsylvania State College, 1916-1919.
Secretary of agriculture of Pennsylvania, term 1919-1923. President Pennsylvania-Maryland.
Joint Stock Land Bank, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Executive secretary National Association Ice Cream Manufacturers, March 1, since 1925.
Member State Council of Education. Member of the United States Food Administration, World War I. Trustee Pennsylvania State College. Mason. Traveled extensively in northern and middle Europe studying agricultural conditions.
Married Faith Winifred Elliott, October 2, 1919. Children: Frederik, John Elliott, Holger and Howard (twins), Norman, David.