Clinton B. Desoto, 1912-1949

On April 1, 1946, Clinton B. DeSoto (M´46-SM´49) assumed the duties of technical editor of the Proceedings of the IRE. Born in Ogilvie, Minnesota, in 1912, he attended the University of Wisconsin´s School of Journalism. After his acceptance of the position of Technical Editor, Mr. DeSoto capably fulfilled the duties of his post, and added substantially to the clarity, arrangement, and promptness of issuance of the Proceedings of the IRE. Clinton DeSoto, scholar, gentleman, and capable administrator, leaves behind him a host of grieving friends. He combined literary skill, unusual ability to bring out the best in his associates, and unfailing willingness successfully to handle any task, no matter how troublesome or time-consuming. The IRE, whose Technical Editor he has been, has lost one of its finest representatives, and deeply regrets his untimely passing.