Background
Springer, Franklin Wesley was born on January 18, 1870 in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wesley John and Mary Elizabeth (Norris) Springer.
Springer, Franklin Wesley was born on January 18, 1870 in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wesley John and Mary Elizabeth (Norris) Springer.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1893, Electrical Engineer, 1898. Studied factories and engineering schools abroad, 1900. Engineering schools of Berlin and Paris, 1910-1911.
Assistant professor electrical engineering, 1900-1907, professor, since 1907, University of Minnesota, also acting head of the department, 1925-1928. Has taken out several patents on electrical and automobile devices.
Fellow American Institute of Elctrical Engineering (vice president 1921-1922).
Married Grace Hamilton Pierce, December 31, 1912.