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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

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