Background
Marshall, Roy Edgar was born on February 28, 1890 in Arlington, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert C. and Mary (Sharp) Marshall.
Marshall, Roy Edgar was born on February 28, 1890 in Arlington, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert C. and Mary (Sharp) Marshall.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1913. Master of Science, Oregon State College, 1915. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1931.
Instructor, U. Nebraska, 1913, Oregon State College, 1915-1916. Extension horticulturist Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1916-1920. Associate professor horticulture Michigan State University, 1920-1934, professor, 1934-1950, emeritus professor, since 1958, assistant director Michigan Agriculture Experiment Station, 1950-1958.
Assistant editor American Fruit Grower magazine, Chicago, 1920.
Editor Fruits and Gardens magazine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1924-1930. Exchange associate professor horticulture University of Minnesota, 1928-1929.
Acting head department horticulture Washington State College, 1935-1936. Secretary-treasurer, manager American Society Horticultural Science, since 1957.
Distinguished Achievement award University Minnesota, 1962.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science (1st recipient of Appreciation award 1964), American Institute Biological Sciences, Institute Food Technology, Michigan Association Nurserymen (honorary), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Phi Tau Sigma, Farmhouse Fraternity.
Married Irene Telford, June 15, 1917. Children: Robert T. (deceased), Kenneth.