John J. Carty

John J. Carty
Born(1861-04-14)April 14, 1861
DiedDecember 27, 1932 (1932-12-28) (aged 71)
NationalityAmerican
AwardsEdward Longstreth Medal (1905)
Franklin Medal (1916)
IEEE Edison Medal (1917)
John Fritz Medal (1928)
Scientific career
FieldsElectrical engineering
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John Joseph Carty (April 14, 1861 – December 27, 1932) was an American electrical engineer and a major contributor to the development of telephone wires and related technology. He was a recipient of the Edison Medal. As Chief Engineer of AT&T, he was instrumental in the development of the first transcontinental telephone line.[1] Carty was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers from 1915 to 1916.

He died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 27, 1932.[2]

  1. ^ "John J. Carty". IEEE Global History Network. IEEE. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
  2. ^ "Death of John J. Carty, Leader in 'Phone Work". The Boston Globe. New York. AP. December 27, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved December 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.