1924
Born to Alvin William and Mildred Amey (King) Durfee in Scituate, RI.
1943
Serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II on USS Ira Jeffery DE – 63, Torpedoman 2/C until 1945.
1950
Earns a Bachelor of Science in poultry science from the University of Rhode Island.
1951
Marries Bernice Claire Anderson on June 23.
1951
Is an instructor at the University of Rhode Island until 1957.
1953
Achieves a Master of Science in poultry science from the University of Rhode Island.
1957
Is an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island until 1964.
1960
Reports on performance of caged laying hens in low-cost housing.
1963
Reports on cardiovascular reflex mechanisms in the fowl.
1963
Obtains a Doctor of Philosophy in poultry physiology from Rutgers University.
1964
Is an associate professor at the University of Rhode Island until 1978.
1974
Is elected ombudsman by the faculty of the University of Rhode Island until 1976.
1975
Reports on effects of extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields on birds (U.S. Navy environmental impact study).
1976
Is a research project manager at the Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station until 1983.
1978
Is an aquaculture educator and research professor of fisheries, animal, and veterinary science at the University of Rhode Island until 1989.
1980
Is referee for scientific journals: Aquaculture; Bio-Electromagnetic News until 1990.
1987
Is selected by the People to People Citizen Ambassador Program to visit and report on aquaculture facilities in coastal China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
1989
Is named professor emeritus by the University of Rhode Island.