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Williams, Lavergne ("Verne"), 1918-2010

 Person

Biography

Lavergne Williams (1918-2010) of Itta Bena, MS, moved to Brevard County in 1956. In addition to his time with Radiation, Inc., Williams was a Registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut and Florida. He also taught electrical engineering at the University of Connecticut and the University of Pittsburgh, both his alma maters.

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

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