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Hollis (IRA NELSON an American)

IRA NELSON, an American engineer and educator, born at Mooresville, Ind., in 1856. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1878. After serving in the navy as engineer he resigned in 1893, on his election as professor of engineering at Harvard University. In 1913 he became president of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He received honorary degrees from several colleges and was a member of many scientific societies. His published writings include "War College Lectures on Naval Ships" (1892); and "A History of the Frigate Constitution" (1900).