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Cox, M. L., III (Marcus Lafayette, "Mel"), 1926-2002

 Person

Biography

Mel Cox (1926-2002) of Gilmer, GA, held many positions throughout Radiation, Inc.’s growth. After serving in the US Navy and graduating from Georgia Tech, Cox joined Radiation in 1953 as an assistant project engineer.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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