National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of History of Technology Search this
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:
29 Cubic feet (81 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Drawings
Trade catalogs
Tracings
Blueprints
Correspondence
Photographs
Date:
1880-1960.
Scope and Contents:
Records of the Skinner Engine Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, manufacturers of Universal Unaflow engines, include correspondence and orders, 1905-1939, 1948-1951; drawings, blueprints, tracings, photographs, and files on Corliss engines, diesels, steam turbines, variable steam controls, and Kingsford and Stumpf stationary and marine unaflow engines, 1890-1941, 1944, 1948-1951; instruction and lubrication manuals, catalogs, sales literature, and other publications issued by the company, 1880-1960; tractor boiler patents, 1904; Stumpf patents, 1911; contracts, 1912-1917, 1934, 1941; and calculations, 1938. Also includes articles, advertisements, blueprints, bulletins, catalogs, correspondence, and photographs relating to other engine builders, including Chuse Engine Company, Harrisburg, Nordberg, Four Valve, and Ridgway, 1911-1938.
Arrangement:
1 series.
Arrangement: By type of material.
Provenance:
The first portion of this collection was donated by Skinner Engine Company to the Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, National Museum of HIstory and Technology (now the National Museum of American History) in 1963. Skinner donated additional materials in 1984.
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.
Gears, shafting, pulleys, friction clutches, bevel wheels, belting, chain, ball and socket hangers. Corliss engines; unaflow engines; poppet valve engines; drop piston valve engines. Air compressors; pumps ; beer pumps for the brewing industry ; Saw mill machinery. Slashers and wood machines; cut-off saws; band resaws; band saws ; log carriages ; circular mills and top saws; band mills. Shotgun steam feeds ; safety trap ; valve controls. Heavy timber edger ; track scraper ; grinding machines ; lath bolter ; steam niggers and log loaders ; spring cushion floor plate ; edge lumber stacking system ; saw mill carriages ; log jackers. The company also produced products for marine applications --- winches and the engines for tugboats; the company has been awarded the maritime "M" award for building triple expansion steam engines for the liberty ships in WWII and cargo ships in WWI. http://www.filerstowell.com/historypage10.htm
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
89 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Date range:
1800s-1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Boats and ships (including marine hardware and supplies) Search this
Business services (advertising; marketing; organizational management; etc.) Search this
Engines and motors: steam; oil; gas; etc. Search this
Foods and beverage products and processing equipment (including brewing; distilleries; beer; wine; etc.) Search this
No restrictions. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Contact SIA Reference Staff for further information (email photos@si.edu)
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_367118
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