Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Leroy S. Foltz Papers
UA.17.17
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Foltz, Leroy Stewart
- Creator - Correspondent
- Hannah, John A., 1902-1991
- Title
- Leroy S. Foltz papers
- ID
- UA.17.17
- Date [inclusive]
- 1922-1970, undated
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet , 13 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Leroy S. Foltz obtained his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1911, followed by his Master of Science in electrical engineering from the University of California in 1917. He came to the Michigan State campus in 1920 and became the head of the Michigan State College Electrical Engineering Department. He was granted the title of Distinguished Professor in September 1947. He assisted in the formation of the Phi Kappa Phi honor fraternity chapter on the MSC campus, as well as the formation of the Faculty Club of MSC, which he served as the first secretary, and the Engineers Club of Lansing. He has published many articles within his field and invented a primitive fire alarm some 17 years before commercial fire alarms were patented.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists mainly of publications credited to Leroy S. Foltz over his distinguished career. Also included is personal correspondence between Foltz and organizations in which he was a member, and correspondence with John Hannah, president of Michigan State College (now Michigan State University), as well as newspaper clippings, talks given on education by Foltz and letters to the editor of various newspapers.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
April 2004
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Department of Electrical Engineering.
Genre(s)
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Letters (correspondence)
- Publications
- Radio speeches
Subject(s)
- Automobiles -- Design and construction
- Education
- Electrical engineering
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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Correspondence 1943-1960 |
FD | 1 | ||
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"Letters to the Editor" 1959, Undated |
FD | 2 | ||
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Newspaper clippings 1934-1970 |
FD | 3 | ||
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Radio Talk (essays) 1943-1949, Undated |
FD | 4 | ||
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Publications |
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| Drawer | Folder | |||
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“Radio Broadcasting News” No. 15, features KYW at Chicago 1922 |
FD | 5 | ||
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"Design Methods for Large Electromagnets and for Transformers" Undated |
FD | 6 | ||
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The American Rifleman: "A Method for Evaluating Shot Patterns" January 1936 |
FD | 7 | ||
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IEEE Spectrum: "Steinmetz Formula for Saving" (p. 146-147) June 1969 |
FD | 8 | ||
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Electrical Engineering: "Evaluation of Circuit Constants from Oscillograms" October 1946 |
FD | 9 | ||
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The American Rifleman: “Inherent Pattern” (p. 45) June 1957 |
FD | 10 | ||
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The Electric Journal: "Electrical Equipment for a College Laboratory" November 1952 |
FD | 11 | ||
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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"Talks on Education" by L. S. Foltz 1935, Undated |
FD | 12 | ||
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"Safer Auto Designs and Plan for Reducing Reckless Driving" 1950-1955 |
FD | 13 | ||