Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives Photograph Collection, 1890-1982
Date
circa 1965
Decade
1960s
Subject (LCSH)
International relations
International cooperation
Paraguay
New Mexico State University
Corbett, Roger B. (Roger Bailey), 1900-1984
Subject (local)
New Mexico State University. International Studies
Historical context
'Roger B. Corbett was the Agricultural Advisor for the National Association of Food Chains when he accepted the Presidency of New Mexico A&M College. His B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees were earned at Cornell University. Previous academic positions included Dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Connecticut and Director of the University of Maryland’s Agricultural Experiment Station. During his tenure (1955-1970), New Mexico A&M formally became New Mexico State University, both physical and academic growth accelerated, the graduate school was organized, and the first doctoral programs were initiated.'' Cited from the NMSU Our Heritage website.
Extent
8 x 10 in.
Notes
President Roger B. Corbett points to the certificate issued by Universidad Nacional de Asunción at the display board of the NMSU-Paraguay Cooperate, International Program. Label on verso: History of the Conquistadores.