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After me cometh a builder: the recollections of Ralph Palmer Merritt
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Title
After me cometh a builder: the recollections of Ralph Palmer Merritt
Collection Guide (External)
Created Date
1956
Published Date
1962
Description
Interview with Ralph Palmer Merritt. Discusses his family background and education at the University of California, 1904-1907. He also speaks of his experiences as Graduate Manager, as secretary to U.C. President Wheeler, and as the first university comptroller, 1913-1919. He was appointed to the Board of Regents in 1923, serving until 1930, and reminisces about some of the personalities involved. He also recalls his experiences as a past director of the Rice Growers Association of California, the Sun Maid Raisin Growers, the California State Chamber of Commerce, and the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he speaks of the several positions he held with the Miller & Lux corporations. He also discusses his activities during both World Wars.
Transcript
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ROHO/collections/subjectarea/artslit/art_sculp_photo.html
Creators and Contributors
Creator:
Unknown
Interviewer: Gilb, Corinne Lathrop, 1925-
Interviewer: Bean, Walton
Interviewee: Merritt, Ralph Palmer
Interviewer: Gilb, Corinne Lathrop, 1925-
Interviewer: Bean, Walton
Interviewee: Merritt, Ralph Palmer
Subject Topic
Subject Entity
Language
Media Type
Format
1/4 inch audio tape
Extent
2
Tapes
Generation
Master
Copyright Statement
Copyright by The Regents of the University of California. This manuscript is made available for research purposes only. Requests for permission to quote for publication should be addressed to the Regione Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeleal Oral History Office, Thy.
Country of Creation
United States
Contributing Organization
Call Number
Phonotape 289 B
Contributing Organization Contact Information
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
Phone: (510) 643-4784
Phone: (510) 643-4784
Organization Websites
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