Description: Frank W. Hatten studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois, and was a childhood friend of Ralph Allen, Jr. On this tape, he is interviewed by Allen at his home in Delavan, IL. He discusses working his way through college, his apprenticeship with the Westinghouse Company, his work on the Panama Canal, and escorting President Taft through part of … Read More
Joseph T. Tykociner
Description: Joseph T. Tykociner was a professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois from 1921 to 1949 and a professor emeritus from 1949 to 1969. In this interview, conducted on March 9, 1967, Tykociner discusses his early interest in sound recording and sound in moving pictures, experience as a student/research engineer/faculty at the University, research and experiments with sound recording, … Read More
Austin Dyson
Description: Austin Dyson (1915-2013) was a member of the Class of 1937. He studied Electrical Engineering, and he was a member of ROTC. Austin said his family had a hard time during the Great Depression. In fact, Austin worked as a golf caddy throughout college to pay for his education. Date of Interview: 4/5/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Austin Dyson Oral History Transcript Related … Read More
William F. Schaller
Description: William Schaller completed his undergraduate (1910) and masters degrees (1912) in the electrical engineering department of the University of Illinois. He discusses electrical engineering at Illinois, various faculty, his engineering career as an army officer in World War I, and his graduate work. Date of Interview: 10/6/1967 Interviewer: Maynard Brichford Related Resources: William F. Schaller Papers