Background
Gafford, Burns Newman was born on December 9, 1900 in Roger, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Ford and Elizabeth (Payne) Gafford.
Gafford, Burns Newman was born on December 9, 1900 in Roger, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Ford and Elizabeth (Payne) Gafford.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Texas, 1923, Master of Science, 1928.
Instructor electrical engineering University Texas, 1923-1928, assistant professor, 1928-1930, associate professor, 1939-1944, professor, 1944-1965. Thereafter consultant to various electrical companies Chairman Power Distribution Conference from 1948. Registered profile engineer, Texas.
Fellow American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Member American Society Engineering Education, National Society Professional Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu.
Married Thelma Barker, August 23, 1942.