Background
York, James Wallace was born on April 3, 1913 in Vinland, Kansas, United States. Son of Oscar T. and Elizabeth (Aberle) New New York
York, James Wallace was born on April 3, 1913 in Vinland, Kansas, United States. Son of Oscar T. and Elizabeth (Aberle) New New York
Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1936-1940.
Registered professional engineer, Pennsylvania Design engineer Westinghouse Electric Company, East Pittsburgh, 1936-1947, engineering management executive, Buffalo, New York, 1948-1978. Consultant Hyosung Heavy Industry, Masan, of Korea, 1979, National Electrical Manufacturing Association, Washington, since 1980. Patentee devices for control and construction of electric motors.
Adviser on curriculum Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1957.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior life, chairman task committee thermal endurance 1972-1973, chairman management group Buffalo, since 1977, Centennial award 1984), National Fire Protection Association (member code panel electrical code 1970-1978), National Electrical Manufacturing Association (chairman alternating current motor group 1972-1978), International Electrotech. Committee (secretary, chairman group meetings since 1972). Club: Lancaster Country.
Married Eunice East. Hammond, August 17, 1937. Children– Sylvia Ann, Richard West. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors, Kansas State University, 1936.