Dale-Corson-Obituary

Dale R. Corson

Ithaca, New York

Age 97

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Corson, Dale R.Ithaca: Dale Raymond Corson, Cornell University's eighth president and a renowned physicist and engineer, died on March 31, 2012 at his home in Ithaca, NY, just short of his 98th birthday. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on April 5, 1914. The first in his family to attend either...

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Dr. Corson was an important part of my life during the time I worked in the President's Office at Cornell University. He brought to the presidency a calm wisdom and intelligence at a time when so many turbulant issues were prevalent on the campus. I was the first person the students met as they came into the office and I learned of their respect for him first hand. I treasure the large photo he took of the arches of Capistrano that he gave me. Blessings to his family as we all hold...

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