Foss (Fedor Fedorovich) papers, 1890-1923

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Title:: Fedor Fedorovich Foss papers
Dates:: 1890-1923
Creators:: Foss, Fedor Fedorovich
Abstract:: Photographs and memorabilia, relating to engineering and industrial development in tsarist Russia. Includes material relating to the engineering career of Fedor Andreevich Foss, father of F. F. Foss.
Extent:: 1 manuscript, box, 2 oversize boxes, 21 envelopes (3.3 Linear Feet)
Language:: Russian
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Fedor Fedorovich Foss papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Photographs and memorabilia, relating to engineering and industrial development in tsarist Russia. Includes material relating to the engineering career of Fedor Andreevich Foss, father of F. F. Foss.
Biographical / historical:: Russian-American engineer.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1936.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Engineering -- Russia
Mines and mineral resources -- Russia
Industries -- Russia
Engineers
Names:: Foss, Fedor Andreevich

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Restrictions:: The majority of the collection is currently undergoing digitization and unavailable to researchers. Estimated date of completion: December 18, 2026.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Fedor Fedorovich Foss papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US