Background
Burgess, George Van Trump was born on March 13, 1903 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Heckman and Harriet (Van Trump) Burgess.
Burgess, George Van Trump was born on March 13, 1903 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Heckman and Harriet (Van Trump) Burgess.
Bachelor of Science, Yale, 1925. E.D. (honorary), Case Institute Technology, 1950.
Field clerk Eire R.R., Wanaque, New Jersey, 1925-1926. Resident engineer G., M. & N. R.R., Jackson, Mississippi, 1926-1927. Field engineer, structural designer Dwight P. Robinson & Company at American Rolling Mill Company, Middletown, O., 1927-1929.
Construction manager F.H. McGraw & Company. New York City, 1929-1931. Accoustical construction engineering Elec.
Research Products, Inc., New York City, 1931-1934, vice president, 1934-1938, commercial relations manager, 1938-1941. General manager General Service Studios, Long Island City, New York, senior staff engineer Coverdale & Colpitts, New York City, 1941-1942, partner, 1943-1969.
Member American Institute Cons. Engineers.
Married Helen G. Steers, June 6, 1930. Children: Claire Louise (Mistress Burt W. Phillips), George Van Trump.