Marion Clawson
Robert Marion Clawson (August 10, 1905 – April 12, 1998) was an American economist. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture from 1929 to 1946.[1]
R. Marion Clawson | |
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| 2nd Director of the Bureau of Land Management | |
| In office 1948–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Fred W. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Edward Woozley |
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| Born | August 10, 1905 Elko, Nevada |
| Died | April 12, 1998 (aged 92) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Institutions | United States Department of Agriculture |
| Field | Agricultural economics |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada Harvard University |
| Doctoral advisor | John D. Black |
In 1948, he became the second director of the Bureau of Land Management, where he served until 1953.[2]
In 1973 Clawson married Nora McGirr Roots, daughter of Ernest McGirr.[3] He was the author of books like Forests for Whom and for What?, New Deal Planning : The National Resources Planning Board, From Sagebrush to Sage : The Making of a Natural Resource Economist, The Economics of Outdoor Recreation, The Agricultural Potential of the Middle East etc.
References
- http://www.rff.org/files/sharepoint/WorkImages/Download/RFF-DP-99-33.pdf
- "MARION CLAWSON DIES AT 92". Washington Post. April 16, 1998. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-11-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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