Chris M. Lample (1903-1985) studied Army Air Corps courses in aircraft and powerplant engineering and design and concurrently (1921-1927) enrolled in engineering courses with International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pennsylvania. He completed courses in civil and electrical engineering during the next twelve years, while working in an engineering capacity throughout the United States. During World War II Lample was in charge of and technically responsible for the design and construction of 285 airports for military use, including eleven in Alaska. In his 35-year career with the Federal Aviation Agency and its predecessors, he was involved in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of airports, including terminal buildings, hangars, radio stations, steel towers, and other structures; lighting and utilities systems; radio and land telecommunication systems; and navigation facilities.
From the description of Chris M. Lample papers, ca. 1940-1960. (University of Alaska, Fairbanks). WorldCat record id: 611584403
