Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Maxey, H. David
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History
- Dates:
-
1939-1999
- Size:
-
8 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0417
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Speech Synthesis History Project, conducted by H. David Maxey from 1986 through 2002, created a collection of archival materials documenting the history and development of speech synthesis technology. Maxey collaborated with Dr. Bernard Finn, Elliot Sivowitch and Harold Wallace of the National Museum of American History's Division of Information, Technology, and Society.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986
- Dates:
-
[mid-1940s-early 1960s]
- Size:
-
3 Boxes (2 letter sized boxes, 1 legal sized box.)
- Collection ID:
- SIL-CH.XXXX-0001
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Libraries
This collection spans the period from the mid-1940s to the early-1960s and consists ofnewspaper and magazine articles by and about Loewy, including the 1949 TIME magazine on which he appeared on the cover. Extensive clippings exist pertaining to his designs for automobiles. Also includes many articles and speeches written by and about William Snaith, a partner in the firm which was renamed Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, Inc. in 1961. A catalog from the exhibition, "Ten Automobiles," which took place at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1953, is included. Other materials include brochures printed and designed by the firm, press releases, a listing of projects, honors, and membership. Some photographs of Loewy and his design team are included. The collection does not contain any original design materials or project files.
Found In
N. Joseph Woodland Papers
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Woodland, N. Joseph, 1921-2012
- Dates:
-
1943-2012
- Size:
-
3.5 Cubic feet (11 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1433
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents the career of N. Joseph Woodland, who, along with Bernard Silver, invented and developed the bar code.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Gargano, Amil
Ally and Gargano Advertising Agency, (New York (N.Y.)
Ally, Carl
- Dates:
-
1962-1987
- Size:
-
14.6 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0938
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
In 1962, Carl Ally, a rising star in the advertising business, established his own firm, Carl Ally, Inc., with colleague Amil Gargano as art director. In 1976 they changed the business name to Ally and Gargano, Inc. Known for its aggressive advertising style, Ally and Gargano represented approximately ninety clients, fifty-two of which are represented here, including Hertz, Federal Express, and IBM.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Dates:
-
1927-1980
- Size:
-
1.75 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1450
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers relate to Johnson's work as an engineer with the National Sales Engineering Corporation Records, and its machine tool products.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Adler, Solomon, 1901-1989
- Dates:
-
1916-1980
bulk 1950-1966
- Size:
-
4.5 Cubic feet (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1157
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers document independent inventor Solomon Adler's work with sewing machine technology through correspondence, photographs, notes, drawings, sketches, patents, litigation records, and printed materials. The collection provides insight into both an independent inventor's process of invention and Japanese work culture during the post-World War II period.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Fellows Gear Shaper Co., Springfield, Vermont
Regency Savings Bank
- Dates:
-
1896-1999
bulk 1915-1970
- Size:
-
31 Cubic feet (62 boxes, 3 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0856
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The records document primarily the financial aspects of the Fellows Gear Shaper Company and consist of meticulously maintained journals and ledger books. Fellows Gear Shaper Company was a leader and dominant figure in the manufacturing of precision gear production, gear cutting tools, and optical inspection machines in the first half of the 20th century. The company's contribution to the industry enabled the manufacture of gears for textile, automobiles, factory machinery, and other industries.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
United Shoe Machinery Corporation
- Dates:
-
1898 - 1987
- Size:
-
145 Cubic feet (296 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0277
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents the activities of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation of Beverly, Massachusetts, manufacturers of shoe machinery equipment. The collection consists of engineering records, legal records, research and development records, employee/personnel records, correspondence, company catalogs, product literature, advertising materials, photographs, and moving images.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Warshaw, Isadore, d. 1969
- Dates:
-
1833-1975
- Size:
-
3.21 Cubic feet (consisting of 7 boxes, 3 oversize folders.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Office
- Repository:
-
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: Office Equipment 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
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Rosen, Judith B.
Reiss, Linda A.
Leeds, Pamela B.
Friedman, Robert A.
More … - Dates:
-
1915-2000
- Size:
-
8 Cubic feet (17 boxes, 2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0769
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers relating to the development of the flexible drinking straw, Friedman's manufacturing company, and Friedman's other inventions, such as an ice cream scoop, fountain pens, and household appliances.