Background
Alcorn, George Bennett was born on April 12, 1910 in Englewood, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles and Anna Victoria (Oberg) Alcorn.
Alcorn, George Bennett was born on April 12, 1910 in Englewood, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles and Anna Victoria (Oberg) Alcorn.
Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1936; Master of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1937; Doctor of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1955.
Agricultural economist, Agricultural Extension University of California, Berkeley, 1937-1956; director, Agricultural Extension University of California, Berkeley, 1956-1975. Chairman Walnut Control Board, San Mateo, California, 1966-1983. Consultant Agency for International Development, Washington, since 1973, World Bank, Washington, since 1976.
Member Commonwealth Club California, Rotary.
Married Ragnhild Christine Johnson, July 29, 1932 (deceased October 1959). Children: James Leigh, David George. Married Marie Olivia Johnson, December 6, 1963.