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Cledo Brunetti papers

 Collection
Identifier: 672

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence, biographical materials, clippings and articles regarding his career, conference programs and publications on electrical engineering.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1971

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Requests for permission to quote from the Cledo Brunetti papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.

Biographical Sketch of Cledo Brunetti (1910-1971)

Cledo Brunetti was born on April 1, 1910 in Virginia, Minnesota. He earned his B.E.E. in 1932 and Ph.D. in 1937 from the University of Minnesota. His Ph.D. was the first earned in the field of engineering from the University of Minnesota. After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Brunetti was an instructor and assistant professor at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA; 1937-1941), lecturer at George Washington University (1941-1942), consultant for the Office of Scientific Research and Development (1942-1946), researcher and chief of the National Bureau of Standards electrical engineering section (1941-1949), associate director of the Stanford Research Institute (1949-1953) and director of engineering research and development at General Mills. Cledo Brunetti died in 1971.

Extent

1 box (1.3 linear feet)

Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Cledo Brunetti, alumnus of the University of Minnesota and director of engineering research and development at General Mills.

Source of acquisition

The collection was deposited on March 14, 1974 and September 4, 1975 by Mrs. Cledo Brunetti.

Processing Information

Collection has not been processed.

Title
Cledo Brunetti papers, 1930-1971
Author
Karen Spilman
Date
May 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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