Walter Louis Berg

Background

Berg, Walter Louis was born on February 17, 1922 in Tacoma. Son of Walter Berg and Elsie Karrenstein.

Education

Bachelor, University Puget Sound, 1946. Master of Arts, University Washington, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1957.

Career

Professor history Central Washington University, Ellensburg, 1955—1982, chairman department, 1965—1969. Retired, 1982

Fulbright professor University Madrid, 1961—1962. Visiting professor history University Washington, Seattle, 1963—1964.

Lieutenant junior grade United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• Walter Louis Berg has been listed as a noteworthy history professor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American History Association (graduate committee 1966-1969).

Interests

• Growing rhododendrons.

Connections

Married Rosemary S. Bell (deceased). Married Eleanor R. Todd Wilson-Berg, March 1, 1986. Children: Karen L. Beahm, Melissa B. Mercer, Geoffrey W.