From the Boston Globe, 6 Dec. 1999
CHARLES COOLIDGE, 76; WAS PIONEER IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY
Charles Allerton Coolidge of Belmont, a pioneer in the electronic components industry and cofounder of C&K Components Inc., died Friday in his home. He was 76.
Born in Boston, Mr. Coolidge graduated from the Groton School and later from Harvard College. He served in the US Navy during World War II and then returned to Harvard, where he worked in the computation laboratory and earned his master's degree and doctorate in applied physics.
In 1957, Mr. Coolidge cofounded C&K, originally a manufacturer of magnetic-core memory units. In the 1960s C&K reorganized to produce miniature switches for the computer and electronics industry.
Mr. Coolidge had a large role in developing C&K's early business strategy and product lines as well as establishing the company's offshore manufacturing facilities and international sales network. He served as president and chief executive officer when he retired in 1994.
Mr. Coolidge was active in community affairs, serving as a Belmont Town Meeting member for many years. He also was chairman of the Belmont Conservation Commission from 1967 to 1968 and led the effort to preserve the town's open space. He served as president of the Belmont Day School executive committee and was on the board at the Winsor School.
Mr. Coolidge served on the corporate committees of the Mount Auburn Hospital and the Boston Museum of Science. He was also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Mr. Coolidge leaves a son, Charles III of Cambridge; three daughters, Mary H. Coolidge-Engelsted of Holden, Alison R. of Lexington, and Janie C. of Cambridge; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Church in Harvard University. Burial will be private.
CHARLES COOLIDGE, 76; WAS PIONEER IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY
Charles Allerton Coolidge of Belmont, a pioneer in the electronic components industry and cofounder of C&K Components Inc., died Friday in his home. He was 76.
Born in Boston, Mr. Coolidge graduated from the Groton School and later from Harvard College. He served in the US Navy during World War II and then returned to Harvard, where he worked in the computation laboratory and earned his master's degree and doctorate in applied physics.
In 1957, Mr. Coolidge cofounded C&K, originally a manufacturer of magnetic-core memory units. In the 1960s C&K reorganized to produce miniature switches for the computer and electronics industry.
Mr. Coolidge had a large role in developing C&K's early business strategy and product lines as well as establishing the company's offshore manufacturing facilities and international sales network. He served as president and chief executive officer when he retired in 1994.
Mr. Coolidge was active in community affairs, serving as a Belmont Town Meeting member for many years. He also was chairman of the Belmont Conservation Commission from 1967 to 1968 and led the effort to preserve the town's open space. He served as president of the Belmont Day School executive committee and was on the board at the Winsor School.
Mr. Coolidge served on the corporate committees of the Mount Auburn Hospital and the Boston Museum of Science. He was also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Mr. Coolidge leaves a son, Charles III of Cambridge; three daughters, Mary H. Coolidge-Engelsted of Holden, Alison R. of Lexington, and Janie C. of Cambridge; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Church in Harvard University. Burial will be private.
From the Boston Globe, 6 Dec. 1999
CHARLES COOLIDGE, 76; WAS PIONEER IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY
Charles Allerton Coolidge of Belmont, a pioneer in the electronic components industry and cofounder of C&K Components Inc., died Friday in his home. He was 76.
Born in Boston, Mr. Coolidge graduated from the Groton School and later from Harvard College. He served in the US Navy during World War II and then returned to Harvard, where he worked in the computation laboratory and earned his master's degree and doctorate in applied physics.
In 1957, Mr. Coolidge cofounded C&K, originally a manufacturer of magnetic-core memory units. In the 1960s C&K reorganized to produce miniature switches for the computer and electronics industry.
Mr. Coolidge had a large role in developing C&K's early business strategy and product lines as well as establishing the company's offshore manufacturing facilities and international sales network. He served as president and chief executive officer when he retired in 1994.
Mr. Coolidge was active in community affairs, serving as a Belmont Town Meeting member for many years. He also was chairman of the Belmont Conservation Commission from 1967 to 1968 and led the effort to preserve the town's open space. He served as president of the Belmont Day School executive committee and was on the board at the Winsor School.
Mr. Coolidge served on the corporate committees of the Mount Auburn Hospital and the Boston Museum of Science. He was also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Mr. Coolidge leaves a son, Charles III of Cambridge; three daughters, Mary H. Coolidge-Engelsted of Holden, Alison R. of Lexington, and Janie C. of Cambridge; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Church in Harvard University. Burial will be private.
CHARLES COOLIDGE, 76; WAS PIONEER IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY
Charles Allerton Coolidge of Belmont, a pioneer in the electronic components industry and cofounder of C&K Components Inc., died Friday in his home. He was 76.
Born in Boston, Mr. Coolidge graduated from the Groton School and later from Harvard College. He served in the US Navy during World War II and then returned to Harvard, where he worked in the computation laboratory and earned his master's degree and doctorate in applied physics.
In 1957, Mr. Coolidge cofounded C&K, originally a manufacturer of magnetic-core memory units. In the 1960s C&K reorganized to produce miniature switches for the computer and electronics industry.
Mr. Coolidge had a large role in developing C&K's early business strategy and product lines as well as establishing the company's offshore manufacturing facilities and international sales network. He served as president and chief executive officer when he retired in 1994.
Mr. Coolidge was active in community affairs, serving as a Belmont Town Meeting member for many years. He also was chairman of the Belmont Conservation Commission from 1967 to 1968 and led the effort to preserve the town's open space. He served as president of the Belmont Day School executive committee and was on the board at the Winsor School.
Mr. Coolidge served on the corporate committees of the Mount Auburn Hospital and the Boston Museum of Science. He was also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Mr. Coolidge leaves a son, Charles III of Cambridge; three daughters, Mary H. Coolidge-Engelsted of Holden, Alison R. of Lexington, and Janie C. of Cambridge; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Church in Harvard University. Burial will be private.
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