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Human Engineering - Data for Design Engineer, 1962

Collection Creator::
National Museum of History and Technology. Department of History of Technology  Search this
Container:
Box 11 of 11
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession T90006, National Museum of History and Technology. Department of History of Technology, Correspondence and Memoranda
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Correspondence and Memoranda
Correspondence and Memoranda / Box 11
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989

Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Extent:
520 Linear feet (520 boxes)
Culture:
African Americans  Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Patient medical records
Date:
circa 1947 - circa 1989
Summary:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records consist of data collected by the Krogman Growth Center over a 40-year period documenting physical growth and faciodental development in Philadelphia children from approximately 1947-1989. The study observed children throughout their lives, starting at infancy once Philadelphia's participation in the Collaborative Perinatal Project (1959-1974) began. In all, the data collected from these growth studies helped establish healthy growth standards for children, and reflect largest and longest U.S. studies on growth, pregnancy, and childhood. The collection includes a variety of mixed materials and medical records, including: photographs, clinical notes, patient evaluations, family medical histories, newspaper clippings, X-rays, and dental records.
Scope and Contents:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.

The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records contain the data collected for the Philadelphia branch of the National Collaborative Perinatal Program (CPP) (1954-1974) and for a 40-year longitudinal study (1947-1983) by Wilton M. Krogman (and his successor, Solomon H. Katz) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Data was collected in the form of a variety of medical records, including pediatric, dental, and hospital records, all of which contain PII: National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers; birthdays; photographs; clinical notes; family medical histories; pediatric, psychological, and neurological evaluations; X-rays; and death reports (including autopsies and related newspaper clippings).

Please note that the language and terminology used in this collection reflects the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into two series: (1) National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP), Dental Program, 1959-1976; and (2) Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information, circa 1947-circa 1989.
Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development (originally known as the Philadelphia center for Research in child Growth) was founded by anthropologist Wilton M. Krogman in 1947. The Center was located in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Its objective was to establish growth standards for "normal," healthy children, as determined by age, sex, and race. Longitudinal research for this study began in approximately 1947. The study involved approximately 9,000 initial participants (7,200 of which were followed up on), who were observed annually for physical growth, psychological performance, faciodental development with cleft lip and/or palate, facial growth in regards to tooth development, and any existing endocrine disorders and orthopedic concerns.

Additionally, the Center led the Philadelphia portion of the 11-city Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP) (1959-1974), which remains the largest and longest U.S.-based study of pregnancy and childhood ever conducted. In all, the research of the Center compromises the largest longitudinal study ever conducted on growth in the U.S. and the largest in the world on people of African descent, and produced hundreds of publications between 1959 and 2011. Many of the original participants contributed to later phases of the project as adults for decades thereafter, making a significant contribution to the study of aging. The results of Krogman's initial research helped establish physical growth standards for elementary and high school age children.

Chronology: Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development

1947 -- Founded by Wilton M. Krogman (originally named the Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth)

1947-1983 -- Longitudinal Research, Child Growth: Physical Growth, Faciodental Development, Dental Program

1959-1974 -- Longitudinal Research, National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP), Philadelphia

1970 -- Krogman publishes growth study findings through the Society for Research in Child Development

1971 -- Dr. Solomon H. Katz becomes new Center Director

1972 -- Krogman republishes growth study findings in his book Child Growth
Wilton Marion Krogman:
Wilton Marion "Bill" Krogman was born on June 28, 1903 to Lydia Magdalena Wriedt and Wilhelm Claus Krogman in Oak Park, Illinois.

He attended the University of Chicago from 1921-1929, where he majored in anthropology, minored in biology and geo-paleontology, and earned his PhD. His postdoctoral work included several fellowships, teaching positions, and summer archeological "digs" through the Archaeological Survey of Illinois.

As a student, Krogman's work caught the attention of Dr. Milo Hellman, an orthodontist and physical anthropologist. At Hellman's suggestion, Krogman submitted a paper to the Chaim Prize Committee's annual Morris L. Chaim Prize of the First District Dental Society of New York City. Krogman's paper, "Anthropological Aspects of the Human Teeth and Dentition," received first prize and was published in its entirety in the Journal of Dental Research in 1927, for which Hellman was on the editorial board. Krogman received additional attention as a student from Dr. Thomas Wingate Todd, an anatomist, physical anthropologist, and director of the Department of Anthropology for Western Reserve University in Ohio. As such, Todd arranged a fellowship for Krogman from 1928-1929.

After receiving his PhD in 1929, Krogman participated as a National Reserve fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons in London from 1930-1931. Afterwards, he returned to Western Reserve University, where he joined the faculty as an associate professor of anatomy and physical anthropology. During this time, Krogman worked under Todd as a researcher for the Brush Foundation and the Bolton Fund, which focused on physical and psychological development in children, and on faciodental growth in children, respectively. It is during this time that Krogman also began his studies in craniology.

In 1938, Krogman returned to Chicago to join the faculty of the University of Chicago as an associate professor of anatomy and physical anthropology.

In 1947, Krogman moved to Pennsylvania to join the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania as a professor of physical anthropology for the Graduate School of Medicine and for the School of Dental Medicine. While teaching, he also served as a curator at the university's museum and was on staff at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Here, he founded the Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth—which would later be renamed the Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development. The Center carried out a 40-year longitudinal study that documented physical growth and faciodental development in children across age, sex, and race. Additionally, it participated in the Philadelphia portion of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project (1959-1974). (See "Biographical/Historical: Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development," and collection series/sub-series descriptions for more information on the Center's research.)

While carrying out his child growth studies, Krogman's research contributed greatly to many interests in the field of anthropology, including: osteology, racial studies, genetics, medical anthropology, paleoanthropology, constitutional anthropology, and human engineering. Furthermore, together with Dr. Todd of Western Reserve University, he pioneered the study of forensic anthropology. His 1962 book, The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine, which has served as a definitive text for medical and police professionals alike.

In 1970, Krogman published the findings of his growth study through the Society for Research in Child Development.

In 1971, Krogman retired from the University of Pennsylvania becoming emeritus staff. That same year, Krogman became the director of research at the H. K. Cooper Clinic, where he continued to research and publish about oral and facial development and growth until retiring in 1983 due to health concerns.

Over the course of his career, Krogman earned a number of awards and honors, and held prestigious positions, including, but not limited to: chair for Section H of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1948-1949), president of the Central Section of the American Anthropological Association (1937-1938), president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (1942-1949), chair of the Department of Physical Anthropology in the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (1947-1951), the Viking Fund Medal in Physical Anthropology (1950), chair of the Committee on Research in Physical Anthropology of the National Research Council (1955-1971), the Drexel Institute Award (1958), president of the Society for Research in Child Development (1959-1961), president of the International Society of Cranio-Facial Biology (1962-1963), and election to the National Academy of Sciences (1966).

Wilton M. Krogman died on November 4, 1987 at age 84.

Chronology: Wilton Marion Krogman

1903 June 28 -- Born in Oak Park, Illinois

1921-1929 -- Student, University of Chicago

1928-1929 -- Research Fellow, Western Reserve University

1929 -- Ph.D., University of Chicago (Anthropology)

1930-1931 -- National Reserve Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, London

1931-1938 -- Faculty, Western Reserve University Researcher, Western Reserve University (Brush Foundation) Researcher, Western Reserve University (Bolton Fund)

1933-1945 -- Secretary, Section H (Anthropology), American Association for the Advancement of Science

1937–1939 -- President, Central Section, American Anthropological Association

1938-1947 -- Faculty, University of Chicago

1944-1949 -- President, American Association of Physical Anthropologists

1947-1971 -- Faculty, University of Pennsylvania

1947 -- Founder, Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth (renamed W. M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development)

1947-? -- Curator, Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania

1947-1951 -- Chair, Committee on Research in Physical Anthropology, National Research Council

1947-1971 -- Staff, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researcher, Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth (renamed W. M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development)

1948-1949 -- Chair, Section H (Anthropology), American Association for the Advancement of Science

1949-1950, 1957-59 -- Member, Board of Governors, Society for Research in Child Development

1950 -- Recipient, Viking Fund Medal in Physical Anthropology

1955-1971 -- Chair, Department of Physical Anthropology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

1955 -- LL.D., Honorary Degree, Baylor University

1958 -- Recipient, Drexel Institute Award

1959-1961 -- President, Society for Research in Child Development

1962-1963 -- President, International Society of Cranio-Facial Biology

1966 -- Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

1967 -- Recipient, Callahan Award and Medal, Ohio State Dental Association

1969 -- Recipient, Ketcham Award, American Association of Orthodontists

1969 -- D.Sc., Honorary Degree, University of Michigan

1971 -- Krogman retires

1971-1983 -- Faculty, University of Pennsylvania (Professor Emeritus) Director of Research, H. K. Cooper (cleft palate) Clinic, Lancaster

1973 -- Honorary Senior President, Third Inernational Orthodontic Congress, London

1979 -- D.Sc., Honorary Degree, University of Pennsylvania

1982 -- Recipient, Annual Award, American Association of Orthodontists

1983 -- Recipient, Honors Award, American Cleft Palate Association

1987 November 4 -- Died in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Provenance:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records were donated to the National Anthropological Archives by Solomon Katz in 2017.
Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Rights:
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Topic:
Anthropology, physical  Search this
Anthropology, physical -- Anthropologists  Search this
Babies  Search this
Forensic anthropology  Search this
Infants  Search this
Physical anthropologists  Search this
Physical anthropology  Search this
Physical anthropology -- dental anthropology  Search this
Physical anthropology -- growth studies  Search this
Genre/Form:
Patient medical records
Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20
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Shepperd, L.A., "Illusions of Flying," Pan American

Collection Creator:
Gitt, Michael.  Search this
Container:
Box 6, Folder 15
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
April 15, 1952
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Collection Citation:
Captain Michael Gitt Papers, Acc. NASM.2003.0033, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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Captain Michael Gitt Papers / Series 2: Canadian Colonial Airways and Colonial Airlines
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg20b7a8409-6f43-4f30-878d-3efe58b9e00d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nasm-2003-0033-ref597
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Human engineering

Author:
McCormick, Ernest J (Ernest James)  Search this
Physical description:
467 p. illus. 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1957
C1957
Topic:
Human engineering  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_771198

Human factors in flight / Frank H. Hawkins

Author:
Hawkins, Frank H  Search this
Physical description:
360 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1987
C1987
Topic:
Airplanes--Design and construction  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TL671.2.H38 1987X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_340615

Sensor

Author:
Steelcase, inc  Search this
Physical description:
16 p. : ill ; 30 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1986
C1986
Topic:
Chair design  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
NK2265 .S74
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_829815

Ergonomics sourcebook : a guide to human factors information / Kimberlie H. Pelsma, editor ; Henry M. Rylko, Kate McGee, research associates

Author:
Pelsma, Kimberlie H. 1948-  Search this
Rylko, Henry M (Henry Manfred) 1946-  Search this
McGee, Kate  Search this
Physical description:
xvi, 276 p. ; 27 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1987
C1987
Topic:
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TA166.E736 1987X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_341548

Part-74 : participation 1974/IFI conference on living-working environment, Stockholm / conference leaders, Carl Christiansson, Johan Huldt ; editor Sten Landeström ; translation, the Swedish Export Council

Title:
IFI conference on living-working environment
Author:
Christiansson, Carl  Search this
Huldt, Johan  Search this
Landeström, Sten  Search this
International Federation of Interior Designers  Search this
National Association of Swedish Interior Designers  Search this
Physical description:
109 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Type:
Congresses
Date:
1975
Topic:
Industrial design  Search this
Work environment  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
NA7550 .P27 1975
NA7550.P27 1975
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_314284

Design for the real world : human ecology and social change / Victor Papanek

Author:
Papanek, Victor J  Search this
Physical description:
xxi, 394 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1985
1984
1985, c1984
Topic:
Industrial design  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TS171.4.P37 1985X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_343930

Designing for humans : the human factor in engineering / John H. Burgess

Author:
Burgess, John H  Search this
Physical description:
xxii, 515 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1986
C1986
Topic:
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TA166.B87 1986X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_316898

Transport design : a travel history / Gregory Votolato

Author:
Votolato, Gregory  Search this
Physical description:
239 p. : ill ; 22 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2007
Topic:
Vehicles--Design and construction  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TL250 .V68 2007
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_833377

The psychology of everyday things / Donald A. Norman

Author:
Norman, Donald A  Search this
Physical description:
xi, 257 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1988
C1988
Topic:
Industrial design--Psychological aspects  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Call number:
TS171.4.N67 1988X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_369897

Performance and dynamics of aerospace vehicles, by the staff of Langley Research Center

Author:
Langley Research Center  Search this
Physical description:
vi, 675 p. illus. 27 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1971
Topic:
Aerodynamics  Search this
Aeroelasticity  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Space vehicles  Search this
Call number:
TL570.U518X 1971
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_315931

Bibliography related to human factors system program, July 1962- February 1964, by Richard J. Potocko

Author:
Potocko, Richard J  Search this
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Scientific and Technical Information Division  Search this
Physical description:
v, 237 p. 27 cm
Type:
Bibliography
Date:
1964
Topic:
Aeronautics  Search this
Manned space flight--Bibliography  Search this
Human engineering--Bibliography  Search this
Bionics--Bibliography  Search this
Call number:
Z5063.P6X 1964
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_318670

My 50 years in engineering : the autobiography of a human engineer / [by] Embury A. Hitchcock ... in collaboration with Merrill Weed; introduction by Charles F. Kettering ..

Author:
Hitchcock, Embury A (Embury Asbury) 1866-1948  Search this
Weed, Merrill  Search this
Physical description:
277 p., [12] p. of plates, [7] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1939
Topic:
Mechanical engineering  Search this
Call number:
TJ140.H5A3X 1939
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_359582

The graphical statics of mechanism : a guide for the use of machinists, architects, and engineers and also a text-book for technical schools / by Gustav Herrmann ; translated and annotated by A.P. Smith

Author:
Herrmann, Gustav  Search this
Smith, A. P  Search this
Physical description:
ix, 158 p., 8 folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 19 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1900
1900, c1887
Topic:
Machine design  Search this
Graphic statistics  Search this
Human engineering--Study and teaching (Higher)  Search this
Call number:
TJ235 .H56 E1900
TJ235.H56 E1900
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_331132

An annotated bibliography of U.S. Army anthropology (1947-1977) / by Robert M. White

Author:
White, Robert M  Search this
United States Army Natick Research and Development Command  Search this
Physical description:
169 p. ; 27 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
United States
Date:
1977
Topic:
Anthropometry--Bibliography  Search this
Human engineering--Bibliography  Search this
Call number:
Z5118.A53 W58 1977
Z5118.A53W58 1977
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_333681

Human capabilities in space

Author:
United States Office of Space Science and Applications Life Sciences Division  Search this
Physical description:
53 leaves ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Outer space
Date:
1984
Topic:
Manned space flight  Search this
Human engineering  Search this
Human-machine systems  Search this
Exploration  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1038551

Man-systems integration standards / National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Author:
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration  Search this
Physical description:
4 volumes (loose-leaf) : illustrations ; 30 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1987
1987-
Topic:
Human-machine systems--Standards  Search this
Human engineering--Standards  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1044228

Some human engineering aspects of several unconventional aircraft / by V. Keith Putnam

Author:
Putnam, V. Keith  Search this
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development  Search this
Physical description:
iv, 12 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1959
Topic:
Vertically rising aircraft--Handling characteristics  Search this
Call number:
TL685 .P99
TL685.P99
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_198051

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