John Bewley Derieux papers, 1902-1961 [manuscript]

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John Bewley Derieux papers, 1902-1961 [manuscript]

The John Bewley Derieux Papers (1902 - 1961) contain records relating to Derieux's personal and professional life. The Papers include correspondence, certificates, newspaper articles, research notes, graphs, charts, reprints, and photographs.

2.5 linear ft. (2 archival boxes, 1 oversized archival box)

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North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

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Hugh Williams Primrose was one of six sons born to William Stuart Primrose and Ella Williams Primrose. He was born January 21, 1878 and died January 27, 1904. He was a member of the graduating class of 1897. His father, William Stuart Primrose, was a member of the original Watauga Club which helped found the college. William Stuart also served twenty years on the Board of Trustees, acting as chairman from 1887-1895 and 1897-1901. Primrose Hall was named for him From the description o...

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John Bewley Derieux was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 26, 1881. Derieux taught mathematics, physics, and manual training at Farragut High School in Concord, Tennessee before taking a job in 1910 as chief electrician for the United States Census Bureau. Derieux received his bachelor of science degree (1908) and master of science degree (1914) in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee. He then attended the University of Chicago, where he received a doctorate in physics in 1...