ARTHUR C. LUNDAHL BIOGRAPHIC SKETCH &(Sanitized)

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ARTHu R C. LUrDAHL
BIOGRAPHIC SKETCH
Arthur Lundahl was born April 1, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew
up in the immediate environs of Chicago, and attended the University of
Chicago from 1934 to 1942.
In 1942, Mr. Lundahl was commissioned an Ensign, USNR, and received
training as a photo interpreter. He saw wartime service as a P.I. in the
United States and the Northern Pacific.
At the end of the war, Mr. Lundahl converted to Navy civilian status
at his last duty station, and remained working at the U.S. Naval Photographic
Interpretation Center, Washington, D. C. from 1946 through 1953. From
1946 to 1947 he was the Chief of the Photogrammetry Division. From late
1947 through 1953 he served as Assistant Chief Engineer, the Center's
second most senior"civilian position.
In 1953, Mr. Lundahl joined the Central Intelligence Agency and
organized the Agency's first photo interpretation capability. In early 1961,
by National Security Council direction, Mr. Lundahl's organization was
redesignated the National Photographic Interpretation Center, and the
Director of CIA, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, appointed
him its first Director. The National Photographic Interpretation Center
is jointly manned by CIA and DIA personnel. It occupies a six-storied
building in the Washington Navy Yard uniquely designed for imagery exploita-
tion activities. It employs more than 1200 people. Arthur Lundahl is.
entering his eleventh year as its Director.
Mr. Lundahl is married, has two children, and lives in suburban
Bethesda, Maryland.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Geology - Univ. of Chicago - 1939
M.S. Geology - Univ. of Chicago - 1942
Ph.D.(Prelims) - Univ. of Chicago - 1942
One year of study in Photogrammetry - Zurich, Switzerland - 1948
PUBLICATIONS:
Mr. Lundahl is the author of numerous technical and scientific publications.
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MEMBERSHIPS: (Partial List)
American Geographical Society
American Society of Photogramnetry
National Research Council
Sigma Xi
American Geophysical Union
International Society of Photogranmetry
Cosmos Club
OFFICES: (Partial)
President, American Society of Photogranmmetry - 1954-SS
National Research Council Committee Member
Joint Crossroads Committee Member
Member, President's National Policy Commission
}E ORS AND AWARDS: (Partial)
Navy Commendation Medal - 1943
Navy Meritorious Civilian Award - 1955
Recipient of a "Cuban Missile Crisis" Tiffany Silver Calendar from
President John F. Kennedy - 1962
American Society of Photogrammetry Photographic Interpretation Award - 1963
Fifth Naval District Reserve Intelligence Award - 1963
National Civil Service League Career Service Award - 1963
Presidential Unit Citation - 1963
Listed in Who's Who in America
Listed in American an of fence
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Mr. Lundahl is involved in Boy Scout activities, a member of the Landon
School Fathers Club, and is an active member of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian
Church.
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