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Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
Detroit Edison Company.
Bak, Anders K., 1892-
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1923-1970
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0.6 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1065
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection contains papers assembled by Anders K. Bak, a Danish mechanical engineer and employee of the Detroit Edison Power Company. The papers include personal correspondence concerning the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; papers on the Parsons Steam Turbine; papers and blueprints on work done at the Barton Power Station in Manchester, England; and Detroit Edison Company background material, blueprints, articles, power plant test reports, information and data.
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James Hart Wyld Collection
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Wyld, James Hart.
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bulk 1930-1939
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0.5 Cubic feet (2 Boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2005.0051
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
A collection of items attributed to rocket pioneer James Hart Wyld dating from the 1930s and 1940s. The collection consists of two boxes, with one containing notes and prints attributed to Wyld and the other containing original negatives.
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Zeppelin (Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH) (Germany)
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bulk 1936
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0.05 Cubic Feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.1009
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of: one color postcard view of dining room, postmarked London, 6 September 1936, from Ed Aldin to Major Lester D. Gardner; one receipt in the amount of 6.55 Reichmarks for a radio message sent from the wireless station by Lester D. Gardner, dated 2 October 1936; one bill in the amount of 162 Reichmarks for services aboard t...
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Chillson, Charles W., 1910-
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1950-1956
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3.12 Linear feet
3.5 Cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0008
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection largely documents Chillson's affiliation with the ARS, particularly his presidency in the early 1950s, and includes correspondence with ARS members, aerospace companies, and organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the British Interplanetary Society, the International Astronautical Federation, and the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences. There is also correspondence with Wernher von Braun and Esther C. Goddard. The collection also includes papers presented to or published by the ARS, some diagrams and photographs highlighting rocket plans or capabilities, and some pamphlets and articles on rockets.
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Main, Charles T., Inc.
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
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1910-1953
bulk 1910
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0.3 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1053
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection contains photographs of factories, mills, and other projects undertaken by Charles T. Main Inc
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Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
History of Technology, Division of, NMAH, SI
Pratt, Charles Richardson, 1860-1935
Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
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1860-1935
bulk 1910-1924
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6 Cubic feet (13 boxes, 8 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0958
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers document the professional career of mechanical engineer, Charles Richardson Pratt. The papers include correspondence, patents, patent application materials, agreements, photographs, publications, and blueprints for many of Pratt's inventions, especially his work on elevators.
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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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1848-1963
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0.82 Cubic feet (consisting of 1.5 boxes, 5 folders, 2 oversize folders.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Engineering
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: Engineering forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Co.
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bulk 1929-1958
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0.59 Cubic feet ((2 boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1988.0134
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of various photographs, newsletters and articles relating to Kreider-Reisner and Fairchild Aircraft, including the Fairchild FC-2 Family, and the Fairchild KR (Challenger) Family, specifically the Fairchild KR-34 (Challenger C-4). Information is also included on the OX-5 Club and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers...
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Bull, Harry W., 1909-1971
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1925-1935 and undated
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0.15 Cubic feet (3 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.1207
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of approximately 0.15 cubic feet of material relating to Harry W. Bull and his work with rockets.
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Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
Washington Society of Engineers
Remington, Charles E.
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
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1905-1985
bulk 1930-1979
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13.1 Cubic feet (30 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0972
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Washington Society of Engineers was founded in 1905 with the objective to advance engineering knowledge and maintain a high professional standard among members. Membership was open to all individuals who were actively engaged in any branch of the engineering profession. The records contain membership records, meeting minutes and reports, financial records, correspondence, projects and events details, as well as research documents.