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Hamner, George ("Gant"), 1928-2010

 Person

Biography

Gant Hamner (1928-2010) of Quantico, VA, joined Radiation, Inc. in 1958. He remained with the company through the merger with Harris Corp., and retired after 35 years of combined service. Prior to moving to Florida, Hamner worked for Texas Instruments, served in the US Marines, and graduated from Georgia Tech.

Found in 5 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

Frank A. Perkins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAD006
Abstract

The multimedia items collected and donated by Frank Perkins focus on the administrative, historical, social, and technical operations of Radiation, Inc. (1950-1967), an engineering company based in Melbourne, FL, that focused on communications electronics.

Dates: 1950-2017

Jamie Cox Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAD007
Abstract

The collected documents, memorabilia, photographs, and publications of Jamie Cox focus on the administrative, historical, media, social, and technical operations of Radiation, Inc.

Dates: 1953-2014

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

Ray Penn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RAD011
Abstract The Ray Penn papers consist two document boxes of textual, photographic, and physical materials from 1954-1983 (bulk 1960-1975), relating mostly to the administrative and historical aspects of Radiation, Inc.’s business throughout this time period. Radiation, Inc. and its engineers made major contributions to technological developments of the early U.S. Space Race and wireless communications projects. The company and its employees were also a major foundation for the growth and development...
Dates: 1950-1983; Majority of material found within 1954-1970