John J. Carty

John Joseph Carty (April 14, 1861 – December 27, 1932) was an American electrical engineer and a major contributor to the development of telephone wires and related technology. He was a recipient of the Edison Medal. As Chief Engineer of AT&T, he was instrumental in the development of the first transcontinental telephone line.[1] Carty was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers from 1915 to 1916.

John J. Carty
Born(1861-04-14)April 14, 1861
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 27, 1932 (1932-12-28) (aged 71)
Baltimore, Maryland
NationalityAmerican
AwardsEdward Longstreth Medal (1905)
Franklin Medal (1916)
IEEE Edison Medal (1917)
John Fritz Medal (1928)
Scientific career
FieldsElectrical engineering
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He died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 27, 1932.[2]

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References
  1. "John J. Carty". IEEE Global History Network. IEEE. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
  2. "Death of John J. Carty, Leader in 'Phone Work". The Boston Globe. New York. AP. December 27, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved December 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Franklin Laureate Database - Edward Longstreth Medal 1905 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  4. "Book of Members, 1780-2010: Chapter C" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
  5. "Franklin Laureate Database - Franklin Medal 1916 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  6. "John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science". National Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
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