Background
Almquist, Herman James was born on March 3, 1903 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of Harry and Mary (Ericson) Almquist.
Almquist, Herman James was born on March 3, 1903 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of Harry and Mary (Ericson) Almquist.
Bachelor of Science, Montana State University, 1925; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, 1932; Doctor of Science (honorary), Montana State University, 1952.
Instructor to assistant professor to associate professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1932-1944; director research, Forest Engineer Bouth Company, San Francisco, 1944-1948; vice-president, director research, The Grange Company, Modesto, California, 1948-1968; retired, The Grange Company, Modesto, 1968. Editorial board Annual Review Biochemistry, 1942-1950, board directors, 1942-1973.
First lieutenant Montana National Guard, 1927-1930. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Nutrition, Poultry Science Association. Member Masons.
Married Viola Dorothy Pimentel, October 7, 1935. Children: Alan James, Eric John.