Abstract :
For “distinguished service as inventor and engineer through the application and control of electric power in transportation system,” the John Fritz Medal and engraved certificate of award for 1935 were presented to Robert C. Sprague, son of Dr. Frank J. Sprague to whom the medal was awarded on October 19, 1934. Doctor Sprague died on October 25, 1934, 3 days after he had received notification of the award. Doctor Sprague was president of the A.I.E.E. 1892–93, and was elected an honorary member in 1932. The presentation took place during the evening of Wednesday, January 23, immediately following the presentation of the 1934 Edison Medal.
