Abstract :
With the AIEE Schenectady Section as host, a very successful 3-day meeting of the North Eastern District was held May 5–7, 1954, with headquarters in the Hotel Van Curler. Built around the theme that research and engineering are the pillars of progress, 16 technical sessions on timely subject matter were held during the 3 days. The inspection trips, an evening smoker, and buffet supper followed by the Steinmetz Memorial Lecture all proved popular. A ladies´ program was arranged under the chairmanship of Mrs. W. C. White. The total registration for this year´s meeting was 870.