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Amis, A. B., III (Alphonso Bobbet), 1928-2018

 Person

Biography

A. B. Amis, III (1928-2018) of Meridian, MS, was one of Radiation, Inc’s primary technical writers. Amis graduated from Georgia Tech with Honors (1951) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, having previously spent two years in the US Navy studying electronics (1946-1948). Amis was hired at Radiation, Inc. in 1953 as an Associate Principal Engineer and retired from Harris Corp. (Radiation, Inc.’s successor) in 1988.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

A. B. Amis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAD009
Abstract

This collection includes a selection of textual and photographic materials, three-dimensional objects, and digital media collected by A. B. Amis throughout his employment with Radiation, Inc. and Harris Corp. The materials cover topics such as the early space race and engineering developments of the 1960s and 1970s.

Dates: 1950-2018

Radiation, Inc. Small Collections

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAD010
Abstract

This collection includes textual and photographic materials, three-dimensional objects, and digital and analog audio/visual media collected by various employees throughout their time working with Radiation, Inc. The materials cover topics such as the early space race and engineering developments of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as administration of the company and early development of surrounding community of Brevard County.

Dates: c.1950-2016