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Borsig Steam Engine Records

Creator:
Philip Carey Manufacturing Company (Lockland, Ohio).  Search this
Beberdick, Frank H.  Search this
Former owner:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering  Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry  Search this
Extent:
1.5 Cubic feet (2 boxes, 8 oversize folders)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Logs (records)
Articles
Place:
Ohio -- Manufacturing
Date:
1933-1988
Scope and Contents note:
Records of the Borsig Steam Engines installed at the Philip Carey Manufacturing Company, Lockland, Ohio. The papers include engine logs, drawings, an index to the drawings (in German), articles, and black-and-white photographs.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged into one series.
Biographical/Historical note:
The Phillip Carey Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of industrial thermal insulation for pipes and boilers. They installed two Borsig steam engines, imported from Berlin, in their factory in 1930. Borsig had been founded in 1837 by August Borsig, his company built steam engines to support German railroads.
Provenance:
Collection donated by Frank H. Beberdick, 1988.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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.
Topic:
Steam-engines  Search this
Engines  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs -- 20th century
Logs (records)
Articles
Citation:
Borsig Steam Engine Records, 1933-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0956
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Borsig Steam Engine Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep832f43786-ad1f-48f8-bb39-d48ec0f8e053
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0956

Energy Conservation: Insulation - refineries; (heat exchangers); insulated heat exchangers designed to save energy at Exxon USA's Baytown Refinery

Collection Creator:
American Petroleum Institute.  Search this
Container:
Box 34, Folder 51
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1980
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Reproduction permission from Archives Center: fees for commercial use.
Collection Citation:
American Petroleum Institute Photograph and Film Collection, 1860s-1990 (bulk 1955-1990), Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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American Petroleum Institute Photograph and Film Collection
American Petroleum Institute Photograph and Film Collection / Series 2: Modern Photographs, 1960s-1980s
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep806a269ff-7dc1-4134-9899-85e6ec3e059d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0711-ref1795

[Trade catalogs from Pacific States Electric]

Variant company name:
Other locations in Oakland , Los Angeles , Portland, Seattle  Search this
Company Name:
Pacific States Electric  Search this
Notes content:
1911/1912 price book for electrical fixtures and fittings : sockets , lamps ; light fixtures ; cords , receptacles , fans , outlets , meters , telephones , bells , plugs ; 1921 catalogue (no. 21) includes telegraph equipment , switches , circuit breakers , insulator , ranges , instrument panels , toasters , iron , Edison Electrical Appliances , Mazda Lamps (bulbs), annunciator , condulets , insulation , heating devices , vacuum , Hamilton-Beach grinders and lathes , motors , drills, hair dryers , vibrators , fans , Christmas tree lights , flash lights , fuses , water pumps , dimmers ; 1929 catalogue (no. 29) flush plates , "X-Ray" brand show window reflectors , Hotpoint urn sets , hot water heaters , washing machines , ironing machines , motors , meters ,
Includes:
Trade catalog and price lists
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
3 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
San Francisco, California, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Electrical apparatus and equipment  Search this
Lighting (electric; gas; candle; oil; etc.)  Search this
Measuring; calculating and testing devices  Search this
Hardware and hand tools  Search this
Telephone; telegraph and telecommunications equipment and supplies  Search this
Appliances (household)  Search this
Heating; ventilation and air conditioning  Search this
Pumping machinery and air compressors  Search this
Engines and motors: steam; oil; gas; etc.  Search this
Topic:
Air conditioning  Search this
Air-compressors  Search this
Calculators  Search this
Candles  Search this
Electric apparatus and appliances  Search this
Engines  Search this
Hardware  Search this
Heating  Search this
Heating and ventilation industry  Search this
Household appliances  Search this
Lamps  Search this
Lighting  Search this
Measuring instruments  Search this
Motors  Search this
Pumping machinery industry  Search this
Telecommunication systems  Search this
Telephone  Search this
Telephone supplies industry  Search this
Tools  Search this
Ventilation  Search this
Weighing instruments  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_26898
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_26898

[Trade catalogs on gasoline and oil pumps, air compressors, bulk pumps, car washers, storage tanks; kerosene, lubricating oil, grease equipment; auto lifts; airport fueling pits; air and water towers for service stations; oil burners, insulation, air conditioning, air conditioning furnace, hose reels ... ]

Author:
Wayne Pump Company  Search this
Wayne Home Equipment Company  Search this
Wayne Company  Search this
Wayne Tank and Pump Co  Search this
Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Company  Search this
Wayne Works (London, England)  Search this
Wayne Oil Burner Corporation  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<52> v. : ill. (some col.)
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1927
1927-
Topic:
Gasoline pumps  Search this
Air-pump  Search this
Air-compressors  Search this
Oil burners  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Pumping machinery  Search this
Car washes--Catalogs  Search this
Oil storage tanks  Search this
Storage tanks  Search this
Service stations--Equipment and supplies--Catalogs  Search this
Airplanes--Fuel--Equipment and supplies--Catalogs  Search this
Air conditioning--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Busco (Brand name)  Search this
Wayne-Marvel (Brand name)  Search this
Hercules (Brand name)  Search this
Safety-Fill (Brand name)  Search this
Hallett (Brand name)  Search this
Mistoil (Brand name)  Search this
Vaporlectric (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
46749
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_440359

[Trade catalogs on mineral wool for insulation, noise reduction, etc.]

Author:
Western Mineral Wool Co  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<1> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1800
1899
[18--]-
Topic:
Mineral wool  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Insulating materials  Search this
Call number:
46347
46347
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_430181

Correspondence

Collection Creator:
Silliman, Elton Ross, 1902-  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 10
Type:
Archival materials
Text
Date:
1951
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:
Elton Ross Silliman Papers, Acc. 1989-0050, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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Elton Ross Silliman Papers
Elton Ross Silliman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence - Professional
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg2f6ec9a3e-bf6d-4333-968c-27699cc038ff
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nasm-1989-0050-ref58
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Insulation tools and techniques; a compilation

Author:
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Utilization Division  Search this
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Technology Utilization  Search this
Physical description:
iv, 10 p. illus. 27 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1968
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Electric insulators and insulation  Search this
Damping (Mechanics)  Search this
Call number:
TH1715.U57X 1968
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_318086

Thermal insulation systems; a survey, by Peter E. Glaser [and others]

Author:
Glaser, Peter E (Peter Edward) 1923-  Search this
Arthur D. Little, Inc  Search this
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Utilization Division  Search this
Physical description:
vi, 148 p. illus. 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1967
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Cold storage--Insulation  Search this
Call number:
TH1715.L58X 1967
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_318754

Heat insulation specifications and blueprints

Author:
Celite Products Co  Search this
Type:
Books
Trade catalogs
Date:
1923
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
44325
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_330029

Rock wool resources of Kansas [by] Norman Plummer

Author:
Plummer, Norman Vincen 1901-  Search this
Physical description:
1 p. l., 74 p. incl. illus., map, tables, diagrs. 21 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Kansas
Date:
1937
1937]
Topic:
Stone  Search this
Mineral wool  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
TH1715.PX
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_357515

BULLETINS NOS. 104-X (1925, 1931, 1942)

Author:
CAREY, PHILIP, MFG. CO  Search this
Type:
Books
Trade catalogs
Date:
1925
1925 - 1942
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
003626 THRU 003628
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_174703

Reflective superinsulation materials : case study; development and utilization of technology, Contributions from NASA life support systems / by Midwest Research Institute

Author:
Midwest Research Institute (Kansas City, Mo.)  Search this
Physical description:
32 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1974
Topic:
Life support systems (Space environment)  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
TL953 .M62
TL953.M62
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_195647

[Trade catalogs on steam-pipe and boiler coverings : magnesia coverings (sectional coverings, sectional blocks, flange covers, fittings, marine blocks, marine coverings), asbestos coverings (block coverings, sectional coverings, air cell boards, air cell coverings, corrugated paper, cement felting), wool felt coverings, brine and ammonia pipe coverings ... ]

Author:
Asbestos and Magnesia Manufacturing Company  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<1> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1905
[1905]-
Topic:
Steam-pipe coverings  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Magnesia brick  Search this
Magnesia cement  Search this
Asbestos cement  Search this
Ehret's (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
053272
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_701556

[Trade catalogs on man-made timber, insulated lightweight containers ... ]

Author:
Airscrew Company and Jicwood Limited  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<2> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
195u
[195?]-
Topic:
Engineered wood  Search this
Containers  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Weyroc (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
051544
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_671400

HEAT INSULATION FOR INDUSTRY

Author:
CAREY, PHILIP, MFG. CO  Search this
Type:
Books
Trade catalogs
Date:
1942
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
007838
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_175467

[Trade catalogs on flooring (asphalt tile, ceramic tile, cork brick, cork tile, linoleum, rubber tile, vinyl); gaskets, insulation (brick, corkboard, fiberglass, mineral wool board, temlok); wall coverings, cements, cork brick, cork covering, cork roofing, corks and closures, evaporators, fitting covers, range ovens, rugs, stoves, textile mill accessories ... ]

Author:
Armstrong Cork Company  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<349> v. : ill. (some col.)
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1909
1909-
Topic:
Flooring  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Cork industry  Search this
Wall coverings  Search this
Stoves  Search this
Call number:
053753
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_710389

[Trade catalogs on flanges, Ferro-Therm steel insulation for homes and refrigerated construction ... ]

Author:
American Flange & Manufacturing Co  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<16> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1933
1933-
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Flanges  Search this
Call number:
052725
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_691750

[Trade catalogs on insulated panels ... ]

Author:
Air and Refrigeration Corporation  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<1> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
194u
[194-?]-
Topic:
Insulating materials  Search this
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Partitions (Building)  Search this
Call number:
051514
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_671685

Sprayo-Flake, the low cost efficient heat insulation

Author:
Sprayo-Flake Co  Search this
Type:
Books
Trade catalogs
Date:
1929
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
19269
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_200143

J-M PACKINGS AND SPECIALTIES CATALOG NO. 114

Author:
JOHNS-MANVILLE, H.W., CO  Search this
Type:
Books
Trade catalogs
Date:
1913
Topic:
Insulation (Heat)  Search this
Call number:
002592
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_173811

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