Alfred B. Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Montana State University | |
| In office 1919–1937 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | A. L. Strand |
| 12th President of University of Arizona | |
| In office 1937–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Steere Burgess |
| Succeeded by | James Byron McCormick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1879 Seaforth, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 16, 1958 (aged 78) Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Spouse | Barbara Miller Atkinson |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University Cornell University |
| Profession | Professor of Agronomy |
| Salary | $10,000 (Univ. of Arizona) |
Alfred B. Atkinson (October 6, 1879 – May 16, 1958) was a Canadian American agronomist who served as the President of Montana State University from 1919 to 1937 and the University of Arizona from 1937 to 1947. He made a number of advances in farming methods, and developed the "Montana 36" wheat cultivar.