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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
James J. Childs Numerical Control Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0420
- Creators:
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Childs, James J., 1926-
- Dates:
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1952-1991
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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55 Cubic feet132 boxes
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Archival materials, including correspondence, photographs, and drawings relating to the field of numerical control of machinery; also a large quantity of printed material, especially trade catalogs and trade literature.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Divided into 3 series.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Expert in the field of numerical control, has served as a consultant to U.S. Government agencies on the subject.
Administration
Author
Craig A. Orr
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Collection donated by James J. Childs.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Craig A. Orr, archivist.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Preferred Citation
James J. Childs Numerical Control Collection, 1952-1991, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Keywords
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Photographs -- 20th century | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Trade catalogs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Design drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Numerical control | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Correspondence -- 20th century | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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