Du Mont, Allen B. (Allen Balcom), 1901-1965

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Du Mont was an electrical engineer and television pioneer who worked for the Westinghouse Lamp Company, 1924-1928, and the DeForest Radio Company, 1928-1931, before establishing his own firm, Du Mont Laboratories Inc., to manufacture cathode ray tubes. The company began the production and sales of television receivers in the United States in 1937. After World War II, Du Mont was unable to compete effectively with other manufacturers. The company was sold to Fairchild in 1960 and Du Mont became a technical adviser to the new owner.

From the description of Allen Balcom Du Mont Collection, 1929-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79752341

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creatorOf Du Mont Laboratories Records, 1930-1960, (bulk 1945-1960) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Du Mont, Allen Balcom, 1901-1965. Allen Balcom Du Mont Collection, 1929-1965. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Du Mont Laboratories Records, 1930-1960, (bulk 1945-1960) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Goldsmith, Thomas T., 1910-. Papers, 1914-1991 (bulk 1956-1966). Library of Congress
creatorOf Allen Balcom Du Mont Collection National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center
referencedIn Thomas T. Goldsmith Papers, 1914-1991, (bulk 1956-1966) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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associatedWith Goldsmith, Thomas T., 1910- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Venzuela
United States
Subject
Electric apparatus and appliances
Telecommunication equipment industry
Telecommunications systems
Television
Television
Television
Occupation
Electric engineers
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Birth 1901-01-29

Death 1965-11-16

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