Goldsmith, Thomas T. (Thomas Toliver), 1910-2009

Physicist, electrical engineer, and television pioneer.

From the description of Papers, 1914-1991 (bulk 1956-1966). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70937628

From the description of Papers of Thomas T. Goldsmith, 1914-1991 (bulk 1956-1966). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 74984769

Biographical Note

• 1910, Jan. 9: Born, Greenville, S.C.
• 1931: B.S. in physics and mathematics, Furman University, Greenville S.C.
• 1936: Ph.D. in experimental physics and applied electricity, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
• 1936 - 1953 : Director of research, Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J.
• 1938: Married Helen Elizabeth Wilcox
• 1942 - 1960 : Member, board of directors, Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J.
• 1953 - 1955 : Vice president, research, Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J.
• 1955 - 1957 : Vice president, government and research, Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J.
• 1955 - 1986 : Member, board of directors, Metromedia, New York, N.Y.
• 1957 - 1960 : Vice president, engineering and research, Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J.
• 1959: Honorary degree, Furman University, Greenville, S.C.
• 1960: Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Clifton, N.J., acquired by Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp., Syosset, N.Y.
• 1960 - 1966 : Director, research and development, Du Mont Military Electronics Department, Defense Products Division, Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp., Syosset, N.Y.
• 1966 - 1975 : Professor of physics, Furman University, Greenville, S.C.
• 1975 - : Consulting physicist

From the guide to the Thomas T. Goldsmith Papers, 1914-1991, (bulk 1956-1966), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)