Bio of ROLLINS, Leonard E. (b.1889), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol III, pg 754-755
LEONARD E. ROLLINS
Leonard E. Rollins, who is now engaged in writing articles for "Ice and Cold
Storage," a British Journal published in London, England, is a native of
Minneapolis and a member of one of this city's leading families. His
great-grandfather, Captain John Rollins, was a dominant factor in the upbuilding
of this city, as were his grand­father, Mortimer Rollins, and his father, so
that he is the fourth generation of the family in Minneapolis. His birth
occurred here in 1889, a son of Fred M. and Odie (Downey) Rollins. His mother
was likewise a native of Minneapolis and a member of a prominent family.
Upon attaining school age Leonard E. Rollins entered the public schools of
Minne­apolis and was graduated from the East high school. Subsequently he
received private instruction in engineering, along with the practical study of
engineering, and he worked and studied with three of the most successful and
most widely known engineers in America. Finally he became assistant to P. J.
Slagel, engineer for Swift & Company, nationally known packers of Chicago, and
was active in that connection until Mr. Slagel's demise. He was then promoted to
the important position of chief engineer for Swift & Company and was sent by
them to South America to take charge of their plants there. " Seven of their
plants were in operation in that country and within a year Mr. Rollins had
reduced the cost of coal for their operation thirty-eight per cent. He also
superintended the erection of new buildings, repairs on the old plants, etc.,
and succeeded in getting finished in nine months work which it was estimated
would take eighteen months. When he returned to this country Mr. Rollins came to
Minne apolis and is now engaged in writing for "Ice and Cold Storage," a British
Journal published in London, England. He is an expert on refrigeration and his
innate executive ability enables him to direct refrigeration on a large scale
with the greatest success. In addition to Swift & Company, Mr. Rollins has been
associated as engineer with the Kansas City Power & Light Company, the Fargo
Engineering Company of Jackson, Michigan, and with Sargeant & Lundy. Mr. Rollins
has in his possession many letters written him from officials of Swift & Company
and other concerns, each of which is a testimonial of his ability and success
along the line of his specialization. He holds membership in the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Refrigerating Engineers and
the National Association of Stationary Engineers.
Mr. Rollins married Miss Margaret Flannigan and they have one son, John
Mortimer.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Rollins has given his political endorsement to
the republican party, but he is not an aspirant for office, preferring that his
public duties shall be performed in the capacity of a private citizen rather
than as an office­holder. Throughout his life he has largely concentrated his
time and energies upon his professional interests and the result is such as
would be pleasing to any one. The social traits of his nature make him popular
and his constantly developing intellectuality and ability have placed him not
only high in the estimation of the eminent engineers throughout the country, but
have also made him the valued friend and companion of the most prominent
residents of this city.