Background
Literature, Alfred was born on November 24, 1914 in New York City. Son of Oscar Zachery and Elsie (Jaro) Literature.
engineering consultant psychologist science educator
Literature, Alfred was born on November 24, 1914 in New York City. Son of Oscar Zachery and Elsie (Jaro) Literature.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1938, Master of Arts, 1943, Doctor of Philosophy, 1948. Licensed psychologist, New York, optometrist, New New York
Professor optometry Columbia University, New York City, 1946-1956. Research psychologist University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1956-1959. Head human factors Bendix Systems Division, 1969-1961.
Professor psychology Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1961-1983, professor emeritus, 1983-2000. Research professor optometry Schnurmacher Institute for Vision Research, State College Optometry, State University of New York, 1984-1986. Member advisory board Emeritus College, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1986-2000.
Advisory National Research Council committee on vision National Academy of Sciences, Washington, 1960-2000.
Servedto First lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946, Pacific Theater of Operations. Fellow American Optometric Association, American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Optical Society American, New York Academy Sciences, New York Academy Optometry (honorary), Society Engineering Psychology. Achievements include developing a portable-computer-operated visual display system useful in the early detection of pathology in the visual centers or pathways.
Married Imogene Speegle, January 27, 1947.