National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Search this
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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry Search this
Extent:
2.5 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
1869-1920, undated
Scope and Contents note:
Glass plate negatives (10 in 8 in; 5 in x 4 in; and 8.5 in x 6.5 in.) documenting civil and mechanical engineering activities, equipment, facilities, and projects. Some of the subjects are boilers, engines, turbines, lighthouses, aqueducts, bridges, factories, roads, hydroelectric stations, kilns and mills. Few of the images are identified.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged into nine series.
Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Glass Plate Negatives
Series 1: Boilers
Series 2: Bridges
Series 3: Hydraulic Engineering
Series 4: Lighthouses
Series 5: Machinery
Series 6: Rigging, Shop, Work and Office Scenes
Series 7: Steam Engings, Turbines, Equipment
Series 8: Structures and Construction
Series 9: Miscellaneous
Provenance:
Date and source of acquisition unknown.
Restrictions:
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Rights:
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.
