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Larson, Russell Edward was born on January 2, 1917 in Minneapolis. Son of Karl Sam and Belle (Wing) Larson.
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Russell Edward Larson
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Russell Edward Larson, University provost emeritus, consultant agriculture research and development. Recipient Outstanding Alumnus award University Minnesota, 1961. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science (president 1963-1964, L.H. Vaughan award 1948); member American Genetic Association, American Institute Biological Science, Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1939; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1940; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1942; Doctor of Science (honorary), Delaware Valley College Science and Agriculture, 1966.
Career
Assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1941-1944; assistant professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1944-1945; associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1945-1947; professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1947-1977; head department horticulture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1952-1962; dean College Agriculture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1963-1972; provost, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1972-1977. Science advisor American Cocoa Research Institute, McLean, Virginia, 1975-1987. Consultant Agriculture R & D, State College Pennsylvania, since 1977.
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science (president 1963-1964, L.H. Vaughan award 1948). Member American Genetic Association, American Institute Biological Science, Sigma Xi.
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Married Margaret Agnes Johnson, August 19, 1939. Children: Gayle Margaret, Beverly Jean, Russell Troy.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican