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LaCapra, John, 1921-2000

 Person

Biography

John LaCapra (1921-2000) of New York, served as the IEEE local chapter chair while working with Radiation, Inc. He moved to Melbourne in 1958, and additional activity with the VFW indicates prior military service was likely.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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