Carpenter, Ford A. (Ford Ashman), 1868-
Variant namesMeteorologist, aeronaut, author, and photographer.
From the description of Ford A. Carpenter papers, 1935-1944. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 35083750
Biography
Ford Ashman Carpenter was born on March 25, 1868, in Chicago, Illinois. His career as a meteorologist and aeronaut included employment with the U. S. Weather Service (1888-1919), a lectureship at The War College in the War Department (1915-1943) and an appointment as a meteorological observer of aerial bombing of ex-German battleships (1921). Carpenter authored numerous monographs, pamphlets and articles of meteorology and employed photography in his research and documentation of weather events.
From the guide to the Ford A. Carpenter Papers, 1935 - 1944, (Mandeville Special Collections Library)
Biographical Note
Carpenter was employed by the Department of Meteorology and Aeronautics, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
From the guide to the Ford Ashman Carpenter Collection, 1920s, (Claremont Colleges. Honnold/Mudd Library.)
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| associatedWith | Mitchell, William, 1879-1936. | person |
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| Aeronautics |
| Aeronautics in meteorology |
| Botany |
| California, Southern |
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Person
Birth 1868
