Horace S. Beattie
American mechanical engineer and IBM executive
About Horace S. Beattie
Lived 1909 – 1993 (aged 84). Horace S. Beattie was an American mechanical engineer and executive.
Horace Smart Beattie (19 July 1909 – 6 September 1993) was an American computer scientist and electric engineer. He is most well known for being the inventor of the IBM Selectric typewriter.
Education
He received his B.A. from Williams College, and had a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Career
He joined IBM in June 1933 as a customer serviceman.
Awards and honours
He received the ASME Medal in 1971.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Horace S. Beattie?
American mechanical engineer and IBM executive
When was Horace S. Beattie born?
Horace S. Beattie was born on 19 July 1909.
When did Horace S. Beattie die?
Horace S. Beattie died on 6 September 1993.
What was Horace S. Beattie's occupation?
Horace S. Beattie was a mechanical engineer and executive.
What nationality was Horace S. Beattie?
Horace S. Beattie was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Horace S. Beattie
· DBpedia: Horace Smart Beattie
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