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After me cometh a builder : the recollections of Ralph Palmer Merritt / oral history transcript / 1956.
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After me cometh a builder: the recollections of Ralph Palmer Merritt / oral history transcript / 1956
U.C. and rice and raisin marketing

Creator/Contributor:

Merritt, Ralph Palmer, 1883-1963, creator, interviewee.

Creator/Contributor:

Gilb, Corinne L. (Corinne Lathrop), 1925-, interviewer.

Creator/Contributor:

Bean, Walton, interviewer.

Creator/Contributor:

Bancroft Library, Regional Oral History Office.

Abstract:

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.

Date:

1962 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Raisins -- California -- Marketing
Rice -- California -- Marketing
Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- California
Agriculture -- Aspect économique -- Californie
Rice -- Marketing
Raisins -- Marketing
Agriculture -- Economic aspects
California
University of California (System). -- Regents.
University of California, Berkeley.
Rice Growers Association of California.
Sun Maid Growers of California.
California State Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
Miller & Lux.
University of California (System). -- Regents
University of California, Berkeley.
Sun Maid Growers of California.
Miller & Lux.
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
California State Chamber of Commerce.

Note:

[interviews conducted by Corrine L. Gilb and Walton Bean] ; Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley ; Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles,
Spine title: U.C. and rice and raisin marketing.
PArtial interview. Reel 1: 1154 ft., reel 2: 1473 ft.
AUDIO/VISUAL MATERIALS RESTRICTED. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator. CU-BANC
Also available online.
Index contained in separate volume.
This manuscript is made available for research purposes only. All publication rights are reserved to The Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley. Requests for permission to quote for publication should be addressed to the Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Includes supplementary material.

Type:

Oral histories.

Physical Description:

print
[xii], 140 pages (1 volume) and supplementary material (1 portfolio)
2 audiotape reels : analog, 3 3/4 ips, 1 track ; 7 in.

Language:

English

Publisher:

California unknown place Berkeley, Calif unknown place Los Angeles, Calif : University of California University of California

Copyright Note:

AUDIO/VISUAL MATERIALS RESTRICTED. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator. CU-BANC
This manuscript is made available for research purposes only. All publication rights are reserved to The Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley. Requests for permission to quote for publication should be addressed to the Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Related Item:

After me cometh a builder oral history transcript / 1956 : Merritt, Ralph Palmer, 1883-1963. : Berkeley, Calif. : University of California ; Los Angeles, Calif. : University of California, 1962 : (OCoLC)1085994541