Raymond F. (Raymond Francis) Yates

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Raymond F. (Raymond Francis) Yates

b. 1895

A prolific writer, engineer, and inventor from Lockport, New York, he spent decades making science and technology feel practical, vivid, and exciting for everyday readers. His books and articles ranged from electronics and model building to bigger ideas about machines, invention, and the future.

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Boys' Book of Model Boats

by Raymond F. (Raymond Francis) Yates

About the author

Born on September 1, 1895, Raymond Francis Yates was an American writer, engineer, and inventor whose career centered on explaining science in clear, approachable ways. Reliable records identify him as a lifelong resident of Lockport, New York, and note that he began publishing at a young age, with work appearing in Scientific American while he was still a teenager.

Yates went on to write widely on technical and popular-science subjects. Sources connected with his archival collection describe him as a prolific author who produced works such as Machine Over Man and These Amazing Electrons, reflecting a long interest in machinery, electronics, and invention. Library records also list him under the fuller form of his name, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis) Yates, with life dates of 1895–1966.

He died on September 23, 1966. Though he is not as widely remembered as some better-known science writers, his work helped bring complex ideas within reach of general readers and young experimenters alike.