Eulogy for my Father - 11/16/2012

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Comment: NASE / NAPE

I received the following comment yesterday in response to this post:

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Hi,
Your relative, Edward Charles Williams, must have been very dedicated to the field of stationary engineering and to his fellow engineers, in order to be chosen to serve as president of the local NASE chapter.
When NASE was founded in 1882 they had to deal with accusations and concerns that the organization was a union or in some way opposed to the concerns of the companies that employed their members.
But the NASE preamble stated that they were never to work against the interest of their employers, other than NASE was committed to having boiler and steam engine license laws enacted.
NASE members were leaders in the effort to make steam power plants safer. Their successes contributed to the formation of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in 1914.
NASE changed its name in 1928 to NAPE-the National Association of Power Engineers. They are still in existence today. I believe Pennsylvania has two active chapters Pittsburg 18, and Philadelphia 76.
The Past-President is typically honored at the Past-Presidents dinner, which may be where he was given his pen.
NASE/NAPE members are committed to helping one another, so it would be an honor if I could assist a Past Presidents family with anything related to his service or NASE.
Chris Marcella
NAPE 17 Lowell, MA President
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Thank you, Chris. I will be in touch.


Don Williams
Great-grandson of Edward Charles Williams
    

Feb. 9, 1961: Advance Planning by G'Pa Eddie

Another of the many finds in boxes, files and folders.

 

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