University of Alberta Archives: Porteous, J.W.
Porteous, John Wardlaw
Engineer
1907-1968

An alumnus of the University, "Ward" Porteous returned to the
campus in 1930 as an instructor in electrical engineering.  He
became a full professor in 1955.  He was a co-founder of the
campus radio station, CKUA; between 1939 and 1940 he designed
and installed the station's transmission expansion facilities.

Multiple media, 1931-1967, 0.18 m

Clippings, 1937-1967 
Relates to Professor Porteous and his colleagues.

Correspondence, 1952-1960

Photographs, 1931-1965 
Professor Porteous' career (21 images).

Radio log book, 1937

Royal Society of Arts, 1959-1962 
Includes bylaws; calendar of meetings; list of fellows.

Speeches, radio talks, [19--]-1950

Access: Open