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Murphey, Rhoads was born on August 13, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Rhoads and Emily (Hawkins) Murphey.
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Murphey, Rhoads was born on August 13, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Rhoads and Emily (Hawkins) Murphey.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1941; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1950.
Assistant professor geography, Ohio State University, 1950-1951; from assistant professor geography to professor, U. Washington, also Far Eastern Institute, 1952-1964; professor Asian studies and history, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1964; director Center Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1969-1976; director Asian studies, University of Michigan, since 1975; director South and S.E. Asian studies, University of Michigan, 1987-1990.
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Member Association American Geographers (council 1963-1966, Honors award 1980), Association Asian Studies (director, executive secretary 1976-1983, vice president 1985, president 1987-1988).
Married Katherine Elizabeth Quinn, November 26, 1942 (deceased July 1950). Children: Katherine Ann, Rhoads. Married Eleanor Taylor Albertson, January 12, 1952.
Children: David, Ellen.