Arthur Samuel Irwin

Background

Irwin, Arthur Samuel was born on October 31, 1912 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Arthur Samuel and Martha Olive (Chesnutwood) Irwin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics, University Michigan, 1935.

Career

Engineer Bendix Products division, South Bend, 1934-1937, Marlin Rockwell Corporation, Jamestown, New York, 1937-1940, assistant chief engineering, 1947-1956, manager sales research, 1962-1966. Senior development engineer Bell Aircraft Corporation, Buffalo, 1940-1946. Project manager Lamiflex, Marlin Rockwell/TRW, Jamestown, 1966-1968.

Director research and development Marlin Rockwell division TRW, Inc., 1956-1962, 68-77. Consultant tribology, since 1977. Member subcommittee on lubrication and wear National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1955-1958.

Achievements

• Arthur Samuel Irwin has been listed as a noteworthy tribology research consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Jamestown Airport Commission, 1962-1966. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), Society Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jet Pioneers Association, American Defense Preparedness Association, Masons.

Connections

Married Irene Louise Ricketts, July 30, 1938. Children– Charles F., Barbara Irwin Metcalfe, Arthur Samuel.

Father:

Arthur Samuel Irwin

Mother:

Martha Olive (Chesnutwood) Irwin

Spouse:

Irene Louise Ricketts

child:

Arthur Samuel Irwin

child:

Charles F. Irwin

child:

Barbara Irwin Metcalfe Irwin