Background
Phillips, James David was born on June 1, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Mill and Ellen (Stewart) Phillips.
Phillips, James David was born on June 1, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Mill and Ellen (Stewart) Phillips.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Illinois, 1893. Master of Architecture, University of Illinois, 1943.
Instructor shop work and machine design, University of Illinois, 1892-1893, in general engineering drawing, 1893-1902. Assistant professor drawing, University of Wisconsin, 1902-1909, assistant dean College of Engineering, 1909-1920, business manager 1920-1938. Retired July 1, 1938, Director Army Vocational School, University of Wisconsin, 1918-1919.
Inventor (with Carl Hambenchen) electrolytic method for removing oxides from silver and other metals.
Member Society Promotion Engineering Education, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Wisconsin Academy Sciences, Arts and Letters, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Theta Xi, Phi Kappa Phi. Club: University.
Married Clara Moore, Doctor of Medicine June 17, 1916.