John J. Carty
Born(1861-04-14)April 14, 1861
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 27, 1932 (1932-12-28) (aged 71)
Baltimore, Maryland
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]

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  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.
  3. ^ "Franklin Laureate Database - Edward Longstreth Medal 1905 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  4. ^ "Book of Members, 1780-2010: Chapter C" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
  5. ^ Carnegie Institution of Washington. Year Book No. 47, July 1, 1947 – June 30, 1948 (PDF). Washington, DC. 1948. p. vi.((cite book)): CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. ^ "Franklin Laureate Database - Franklin Medal 1916 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
  7. ^ "John Carty". www.nasonline.org. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science". National Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2011.

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