Background
Allister, Lester Belden Mc was born on February 21, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Lester Belden and Bertha (Wulpi) McAllister.
Allister, Lester Belden Mc was born on February 21, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Lester Belden and Bertha (Wulpi) McAllister.
Bachelor of Arts, Coe College, 1942; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy (Carnegie fellow 1950-1952), U. Oregon, 1953.
Instructor economics, Coe College, 1947-1950;
Instructor economics, Oregon State College, 1952-1953;
member of faculty, Beloit College, 1953-1991;
professor economics, Beloit College, 1959-1991;
professor emeritus, Beloit College, since 1991;
department chairman economics and business, Beloit College, 1960-1974. Consultant-examiner, 1974-1991. Visiting professor economics University of Wisconsin, 1968.
Professor foreign affairs National War College, 1961-1962. Member Wisconsin Banking Review Board, 1974-1979,Beloit Board Education, 1955-1958.
Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Elaine Schneider, February 17, 1945. 1 child, Margaret.