Early Years Shaped NMSU President Roger B Corbett
The article traces Roger B. Corbett born February 13, 1900, from Morgantown to Washington, his family’s thrift discipline, and early farming roots. It notes siblings in later careers and Corbett’s passion for education, farm life near Springfield Virginia, and Seneca Lake fruit farming with peaches, apples, and grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bailey Corbett
New Mexico State University
Corbett
Roger B. Corbett
Northrup King & Co
Morgantown
West Va
Lee Cleveland Corbett
West Virginia University
Cornell
Corbetts
Washington, D.C
United States Department of Agriculture
Colonel House
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Ovation
Washington
Superior District of Columbia
Springfield
Upstate
New York
Midwest
Seneca Lake
Virginia
Philippine Islands
William McKinley