Robert Benjamin Arvidson

Background

Arvidson, Robert Benjamin was born on June 10, 1920 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Benjamin Senior and Ollie Blanche (Ice) Arvidson.

Education

Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, Purdue University, 1942; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1950.

Career

Poultry geneticist, Hy-Line International Division Pioneer Hi Bred International, Des Moines, 1947-1950; director research, Hy-Line International, Des Moines, 1951-1979; retired, Hy-Line International, Des Moines, 1979. Consultant World Bank, Washington, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Robert Benjamin Arvidson has been listed as a noteworthy Geneticist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Precinct committeeman Republican Party, Des Moines, 1970. Captain Quartermaster Corps., United States Army, 1942-1946. Member World Poultry Science Association, Poultry Science Association, Kiwanis (president 1979).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, fishing, gardening, Dahlia growing.

Connections

Married Rose Janet Gaylord, September 2, 1943. Children: Cheryl R., James R., Kay E.

Father:

Robert Benjamin Senior Arvidson

Mother:

Ollie Blanche (Ice) Arvidson

Spouse:

Rose Janet Gaylord

child:

Cheryl R. Arvidson

child:

Kay E. Arvidson

child:

James R. Arvidson