Background
Peterson, James Prescott was born on January 12, 1920 in Browns Valley, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward Otis and Ara Blanch (Forsluf) Peterson.
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James Prescott Peterson
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James Prescott Peterson, American electrical engineer, consultant. Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (area chairman 1952), American Nuclear Society, Society Professional Engineers (state & national chapters), Westchester Country (Harrison), Engineers New York City (treasurer 1972-1976), Exchange Club (Man of Year award 1950), Masons (past member 1949-1950).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Nd., 1941. Postgraduate, Cornell University, 1956. Postgraduate, Syracuse University, 1957.
Career
Area manager Westinghouse, Binghamton, New York, 1946—1960. Zone manager Hartford, Connecticut, 1960—1962. District manager Syracuse, New York, 1962—1968.
Regional manager New York City. Senior consultant Sea Incineration, Port Newark, New Jersey, 1983—1984, Burns & Roe, Oradell, from 1983.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (area chairman 1952), American Nuclear Society, Society Professional Engineers (state & national chapters), Westchester Country (Harrison), Engineers New York City (treasurer 1972-1976), Exchange Club (Man of Year award 1950), Masons (past member 1949-1950).
Interests
Connections
Married Florence Leslie Fargo Peterson, June 22, 1942. Children: Susan Kris, James Fargo, Jon Prescott.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1941
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1956
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1957
Career
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1946 - 1960
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1960 - 1962
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1962 - 1968
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1983 - 1984