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.
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.
Type
sound
Format
Master 1/4 inch audio tape
Extent
2 Tapes of 2
Identifier
Phonotape 289 B cabeuroh_000028_t1; cabeuroh_000028_t1
Language
English
Subject
University of California (System). Regents World War, 1914-1918 World War, 1939-1945 Raisin growers Raisin industry Raisins--California--Marketing Rice--California--Marketing Agriculture--Economic aspects--California Rice California State Chamber of Commerce University of California, Berkeley Rice Growers Association of California Sun Maid Growers of California Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America Miller & Lux
Provenance
Oral History Center, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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