Brown, Harry F. (Harry Farnsworth), 1886-1980.

Harry Farnsworth Brown was born on August 17, 1886, and graduated from Yale University with a degree in electrical engineering in 1907. He worked in the Test Dept. of the General Electric Company in 1908-09, and the following year joined the Electric Traction Dept. of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, which with Westinghouse, was developing a pioneer system of a.c. electrification.

Brown remained with the New Haven until 1952, and his entire career was devoted to railroad electrification. In retirement, Brown served as a world-wide consultant for Westinghouse International (1952-53) and for Gibbs & Hill, Inc. (1953-60). He died on August 7, 1980.

From the description of Inbound personal letters to Harry Farnsworth Brown, 1901-1950 (bulk, 1901-1905). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 654811815

Harry Farnsworth Brown was born on August 17, 1886 , and graduated from Yale University with a degree in electrical engineering in 1907. He worked in the Test Dept. of the General Electric Company in 1908-09, and the following year joined the Electric Traction Dept. of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, which with Westinghouse, was developing a pioneer system of a.c. electrification.

Brown remained with the New Haven until 1952, and his entire career was devoted to railroad electrification. In retirement, Brown served as a world-wide consultant for Westinghouse International (1952-53) and for Gibbs & Hill, Inc. (1953-60). He died on August 7, 1980.

From the description of Papers, 1921-1970 (bulk, 1938-1965). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 649708148