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Science and Technology, Department of (NMAH)
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
Gilfillan, Seabury Colum (college instructor)
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1921-1978
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1 Cubic foot (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0461
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents S. Colum Gilfillan, a charter member of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) in 1958 and his SHOT correspondence, particularly with Melvin Kranzberg.
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Charles Richardson Pratt Papers
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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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Gates, Elmer, 1859-1923
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1894-1988
bulk 1894-1910
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1.5 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1123
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers document the life of Elmer Gates (1859-1923), an independent American inventor and psychologist. Gates developed ideas related to experimental psychology and inventions in fields such as metallurgy, electricity, microscopy, X-rays, and pedagogy. Papers include correspondence, photographs, patents, articles and clippings, writings, and estate documents.
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Fanning, Michael
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1983-2003
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0.05 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1255
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents through correspondence, marketing materials, patent materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings, the development of T-Net, a sport that combines electronic game technology with a diamond-shaped court the length of a tennis court and "invisible" nets created by inventor Michael Fanning.
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Phillips, William, Dr., 1948-
Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
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2001-04-27
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1 Cubic foot (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0770
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Approximately 5-1/2 hours of video footage documenting an interview with Dr. William Phillips, a physicist and Nobel Laureate (Physics, 1997). Phillips discusses his background, work at the National Institute of Standards (NIST) using laser light to cool gases to the lowest temperature ever achieved, and his memories of winning the Nobel Prize.
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Gerber, H. Joseph, 1924-1996
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1924 - 1999
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3 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1336
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Records document the life and career of H. Joseph Gerber, inventor and president of Gerber Scientific, Inc. Gerber was known for his invention of the variable scale, GERBERcutter S-70, and other automated industrial devices. The records include personal records, correspondence, biographical sketches, photographs, publicity, journals and magazines, clippings, speeches, award information, and one audio recording.
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Head, Howard, 1914-1991 (inventor, business executive)
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1926-1991
bulk 1955-1991
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11 Cubic feet (25 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0589
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Head Papers, 1926-1991, consist of correspondence, calendars, notes, company records (Head Ski Company and Prince Manufacturing Inc.), drawings, sketches, advertisements, product information, photographs, and slides documenting the development and design of both the Head ski and Prince oversized tennis racket. The collection is arranged into ei...
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Brown, F.C. (Fay Cluff)
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1902 - 1964
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4.5 Cubic feet (17 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0693
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
F.C. Brown was a physicist and inventor who created and supervised the development of education exhibits, most notably as organizing director of the New York Museum of Science and Industry (part of the Museums of the Peaceful Arts), 1926-1931. He was also curator of physics exhibits at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, 1932-1937. Much of Brown's scientific research focused on the element selenium. He invented the phonopticon, an improvement on the optophone (invented by Fournier d'Albe, 1912). Material focuses on Dr. Brown's professional life: correspondence, photographs, photo albums, scrapbooks, and ephemera from the positions he held and research he conducted. Very little personal information is included.
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Ossur North America
Ott, Katherine
Phillips, Van
Dennis, Maggie
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1991-2004
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1.35 Cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0859
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Video oral history interview of Van Phillips, inventor of the Flex-Foot and other innovative prosthetic feet, conducted by Katherine Ott and Maggie Dennis, February 27, 2004, and design drawings and printed materials regarding prosthetic feet by Van Phillips, Hilary D. Pouchak, and Slobodon Djordjevic.
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Tupper, Earl Silas, 1907-
Tupper Corporation
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2003
1908-1989
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14 Cubic feet (27 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0470
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers documenting inventor Earl S. Tupper, his inventions, Tupperware and the Tupper Company.