Background
Evans, James Carmichael was born on July 1, 1900 in Gallatin, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Royal and Lillie (Carmichael) Evans.
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James Carmichael Evans
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Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1925. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1926. Doctor of Laws, Virginia State College, 1955.
Doctor of Laws, Center State College, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters, North Carolina A&T College, 1961.
Career
Engaged in electrical engineering construction, Miami, Florida, 1926-1928;
teacher, Booker T. Washington High School, Miami, 1927;
professor technical industries, director trade and technical division, West Virginia State College, 1928-1937;
administrative assistant to president, West Virginia State College, 1937-1942;
assistant civilian aide to secretary war, 1943-1947;
civilian aide, 1947-1948;
adviser to secretary defense, 1947-1949;
assistant, 1947;
counsellor military and civilian affairs, 1964-1970;
vice president, Afro-American Life Insurance Company, 1954-1988. Adjunct Professor electrical engineering Howard U., 1946-1970. Director Industrial Bank Washington.
Vocational training director associate Council National Defense, War Manpower Commission, Washington, 1941-1943. Military instructor World War I. Coordinator training programs for civilian, military pilots, 1939-1943.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Florida Memorial College, Miami. Regent Marymount College Virginia. Member National Technology Association (executive secretary 1932-1957), National Institute of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Association of University Professors, National Education Association, Adelphian Club, Cosmos Club, Tau Beta Pi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Alpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Pi Phi.
Connections
Married Rosalline McGoodwin, August 28, 1928. Children: James Carmichael, Rose Evangeline Wells.
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Religion
Baptist
Education
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1925
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1926
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1955
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1956
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1961
Career
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1927
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1947
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1954 - 1988
Awards
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Recipient Harmon award in science research in electronics, 1926, Dorie Miller Memorial Foundation award, 1953, Career Service award National Civil Service League, 1959, Secretary Defense Meritorius Civilian Service medal, 1970.Recipient Harmon award in science research in electronics, 1926, Dorie Miller Memorial Foundation award, 1953, Career Service award National Civil Service League, 1959, Secretary Defense Meritorius Civilian Service medal, 1970.