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Creator:

Halkett, James Nicol, 1895-1953  Search this

Names:

Crowe Name Plate Manufacturing Company  Search this

General Motors Corporation. Fisher Body Division  Search this

Extent:

2 Cubic feet (6 boxes, 6 map folders)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Blueprints

Laboratory notebooks

Letters

Reports

Test reports

Trade literature

Date:

1924-1950

Summary:

The collection documents the life and work of engineer and inventor James Nicol Halkett.

Content Description:

The collection documents the life and work of engineer and inventor James Nicol Halkett though blueprints, notes about machines and machinery work, lab notes, notebooks with some illustrations, formulas, reports, and trade literature. The bulk of the material documents Fisher Body Company(1923-1929); Crowe Name Plate Manufacturing Company (1929-1932)Globe Machine and Manufacturing Company (1940-1941); and A.S. Campbell Company (1940-1941). Halkett also worked for other companies which are also documented.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into three series.

Series 1: Personal Materials, 1930-1942

Series 2: Companies, 1924-1950

Series 3: Trade Literature, 1927-1942

Biographical / Historical:

James Nicol Halkett (1895-1953) was born in Scotland. He served in the British Army (Royal Engineers) during World War I. He later transferred to the Munitions Factory of Messrs. Armstrong Whitworth & Co., Newcastle, England as Toolroom Foreman in their Factory at Alexandria, Scotland, fabricating shell and fuse parts. Halkett trained as an engineer in Scotland and immigrated to the United States in 1923, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Halkett married Edith Victoria Edler on June 3, 1919 and was naturalized a citizen in 1945. The coupple had one child, James Alexander Elder "Jim" Halkett (1920-2015).

Provenance:

Collection donated to the Archives Center by James Nichol Halkett's grandchildren, Kim Gillet, Muffie Austin, Jan Truitt and Scott Halkett in 2018.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

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:

Industrial engineering  Search this

Industrial management  Search this

Industrial productivity  Search this

Machinery industry  Search this

Metallurgical engineers  Search this

Motion study  Search this

Genre/Form:

Blueprints

Laboratory notebooks

Letters

Reports

Test reports

Trade literature

Citation:

James Nicol Halkett Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Identifier:

NMAH.AC.1455

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James Nicol Halkett Papers

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b69cc145-7f25-43ad-9bce-cf95be94f37b

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-1455

Author:

Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this

Collection Creator:

Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (6.0" x 3.5")

Container:

Box 20, Folder 5

Type:

Archival materials

Diaries

Date:

1922 March 25-1922 December 21

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Collection 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:

Family -- 20th century  Search this

Genre/Form:

Diaries -- 20th century

Collection Citation:

Leo Baekeland Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

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Leo H. Baekeland Papers

Leo H. Baekeland Papers / Series 4: Diaries

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8e208b128-e656-4316-8986-c7537d0239a3

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0005-ref323

Company Name:

Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering  Search this

Notes content:

Process industries data book with 100 flow sheets.

Includes:

Trade catalog

Black and white images

Physical description:

1 piece; 1 box

Language:

English

Type of material:

Trade catalogs

Trade literature

Place:

United States

Date:

1900s

Topic (Romaine term):

Chemicals and chemical products  Search this

Industrial equipment or mechanical machinery (including supplies and components)  Search this

Topic:

Chemicals  Search this

Industrial equipment  Search this

Machinery  Search this

Record ID:

SILNMAHTL_10537

Location:

Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library

Collection:

Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_10537

Company Name:

General Engineering Co. (UT)  Search this

Notes content:

Consulting metallurgical engineers ; "Geco" pneumatic machines ; "MacIntosh" pneumatic flotation machines ; etc.

Includes:

Trade catalog

Black and white images

Physical description:

9 pieces; 1 box

Language:

English

Type of material:

Trade catalogs

Trade literature

Place:

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Date:

1900s

Topic (Romaine term):

Industrial equipment or mechanical machinery (including supplies and components)  Search this

Engineering consultants and contractors  Search this

Ceramics; pottery; glass; crystal; china; bricks; and stones  Search this

Mining machinery; equipment and supplies  Search this

Topic:

Ceramics  Search this

Consulting engineers  Search this

Engineers  Search this

Glass  Search this

Industrial equipment  Search this

Machinery  Search this

Mining machinery industry  Search this

Porcelain  Search this

Pottery  Search this

Record ID:

SILNMAHTL_18084

Location:

Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library

Collection:

Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_18084

Variant company name:

Washington, D.C.  Search this

Company Name:

American Instrument Co., Inc.  Search this

Related companies:

Travenol Laboratories, Inc. ; AMINCO  Search this

Notes content:

Laboratory instruments (chemical, biological, physical, metallurgical, engineering, inspection, materials testing, quality control), electric heaters, high-pressure equipment; testing instruments for oil, cement, soils, and petroleum; temperature equipment, electrical measuring instruments, electrical relays, cutting machines, polishing machines. Interference Refractometer ; Aminco Grating Monochromator ; Aminco-Cotlove Automatic Chloride Titrator ; Aminco Chromatograph ; freezing-point depression apparatus ; Britton Chance Spectrophotometer ; laboratory microscopes ; x-ray diffraction camera ; SPF-500 Series Spectrophotofluorometer ; Nozone Sealed Lamp Housing ; Hem-O-Scan Oxygen Dissociation Analyzer ; Closed-type metastatic thermo-regulators ; superpressure equipment for high-pressure catalytic reactions ; "Aminco Laboratory News" issue (Vol. 26, Nos. 1 and 2, Spring and Summer 1970)...this comprises the uncataloged portion.

Includes:

Trade catalog and price lists

Black and white images

Physical description:

15 pieces; 1 box

Language:

English

Type of material:

Trade catalogs

Trade literature

Place:

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Date:

1900s

Topic (Romaine term):

Laboratories and laboratory supplies and equipment  Search this

Measuring; calculating and testing devices  Search this

Scientific and optical instruments  Search this

Topic:

"Laboratories -- Furniture, equipment, etc."  Search this

Calculators  Search this

Measuring instruments  Search this

Optical instruments  Search this

Scientific apparatus and instruments  Search this

Weighing instruments  Search this

Record ID:

SILNMAHTL_35087

Collection:

Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_35087

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

Charles Frederic Rand  Search this

Medium:

bronze

Dimensions:

3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (8.3 x 6.5 cm.)

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

1924, reduction ca. 1930

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Emblem\coat of arms  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate

Object number:

1966.110.24

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7fe8c1a76-7227-48bc-92f1-89165794cf14

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.110.24

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

Charles Frederic Rand  Search this

Medium:

cast bronze with greenish patina

Dimensions:

9 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (25.0 x 19.4 cm)

Type:

Sculpture-Relief

Date:

1924

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Emblem\coat of arms  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate

Object number:

1966.110.3

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk76315427e-bd87-41c9-a7b4-b469c927e321

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.110.3

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

Charles Frederic Rand  Search this

Medium:

plaster plaque

Dimensions:

20 x 15 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.0 cm)

Type:

Sculpture-Relief

Date:

1924

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Object number:

1966.51.36

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk769162f80-a30e-4d20-b7b6-c12a626f29e8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.51.36

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Medium:

bronze

Dimensions:

2 3/4 in. (7.0 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

ca. 1922

Topic:

Figure group\male\nude  Search this

Allegory\arts and sciences\industry  Search this

Occupation\industry\milling  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Object number:

1966.51.64

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7087dfaca-a169-48bf-9ae0-631606c37eb3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.51.64

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

James Douglas  Search this

Medium:

brass

Dimensions:

2 3/4 in. (7.0 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

ca. 1922

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Object number:

1966.51.68

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk71352756d-1cb3-4c96-8042-7a6fb4826af5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.51.68

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

James Douglas  Search this

Medium:

white metal/galvano/patinated

Dimensions:

8 in. (20.3 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

ca. 1922

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Object number:

1966.51.85

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7415a5406-4789-40d3-aa1d-c6bc6300bbbb

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.51.85

Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Medium:

white metal/galvano/patinated

Dimensions:

8 in. (20.3 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

ca. 1922

Topic:

Figure group\male\nude  Search this

Allegory\arts and sciences\industry  Search this

Occupation\industry\milling  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Object number:

1966.51.87

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7a883b376-178b-46a1-b1da-b75fd2c8732e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.51.87

Author:

American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Committee on the industrial minerals volume  Search this

Dolbear, Samuel Hood 1886-  Search this

Bain, Harry Foster 1872-1948  Search this

Bradley, Walter W (Walter Wadsworth) 1878-  Search this

Physical description:

955 p. illus. 24 cm

Type:

Books

Date:

1937

Topic:

Mineralogy  Search this

Rocks  Search this

Call number:

TN799.5 .A43 1937

TN799.5.A43 1937

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_15627

Measurements:

case: 2 in x 5 in; 5.08 cm x 12.7 cm

overall: 5 3/4 in x 5 5/16 in x 2 1/8 in; 14.605 cm x 13.49375 cm x 5.3975 cm

overall; small case: 6 11/16 in x 8 in x 3 in; 16.98625 cm x 20.32 cm x 7.62 cm

overall; large case: 7 5/8 in x 10 7/8 in x 8 1/2 in; 19.3675 cm x 27.6225 cm x 21.59 cm

Object Name:

dip needle

ID Number:

1981.0488.01

Catalog number:

1981.0488.01

Accession number:

1981.0488

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-4474-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1761067

Measurements:

overall: 10 in x 2 3/4 in; 25.4 cm x 6.985 cm

overall: 5 1/8 in x 10 in x 2 3/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 25.4 cm x 6.985 cm

Object Name:

pyrometer, optical

pyrometer

Credit Line:

University of Michigan, Department of Chemical Engineering

ID Number:

PH.319716

Catalog number:

319716

Accession number:

239025

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-af22-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1761132

Maker:

Adam Hilger, Ltd.  Search this

Measurements:

overall: 7 in x 7 1/2 in x 79 in; 17.78 cm x 19.05 cm x 200.66 cm

overall: 20 in x 84 1/4 in x 20 1/2 in; 50.8 cm x 213.995 cm x 52.07 cm

Object Name:

spectrograph

Place made:

United Kingdom: England, London

Date made:

1913

Subject:

Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this

Credit Line:

Anaconda American Brass Company

ID Number:

PH.322453

Catalog number:

322453

Accession number:

248008

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-2689-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1464494

Maker:

William Ainsworth and Sons  Search this

Measurements:

beam: 16 cm; 6 5/16 in

case: 42 cm x 50.5 cm x 25.5 cm; 16 9/16 in x 19 7/8 in x 10 1/16 in

each dish: 2 cm; x 13/16 in

Object Name:

Assay Balance

Object Type:

Balances

Place made:

United States: Colorado, Territory of, Denver

Date made:

early twentieth century

Subject:

Weights & Measures  Search this

Credit Line:

Colorado School of Mines Department of Metallurgical Engineering

ID Number:

CH.328132

Accession number:

270025

Catalog number:

328132

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Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e73b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_2536

Physical Description:

metal (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 1.5 cm x 43 cm x 43 cm; 19/32 in x 16 15/16 in x 16 15/16 in

Object Name:

calculating instrument, trigonometric

Date made:

1917

Subject:

Mathematics  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of Esther L. Crampton

ID Number:

MA.335540

Accession number:

317954

Catalog number:

335540

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Medicine and Science: Mathematics

Trigonometry

Science & Mathematics

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a222-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1214967

Artist:

Fuchs, Emil 1866-1929  Search this

Subject:

Hunt, Robert Woolston  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Topic:

Portrait male--Profile  Search this

Figure group  Search this

Image number:

SSC S0001088

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Photograph Study Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art Study Collection of American Sculpture Photographs

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_127801

Subject:

Hoyt, Samuel L  Search this

General Electric Company Research Laboratory  Search this

Physical description:

Gelatin silver prints

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Topic:

Metallurgy  Search this

Engineering  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-3948]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Copyright Not Evaluated

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_393747