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Patents and government developed inventions collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1520

Scope and Contents

Collection of materials assembled by the Oregon Historical Society relating to patents and government developed inventions. Includes material concerning: John Francis Connell, Joseph Sevick, Andrew Smith and other inventors; patents from around the world for photo printing, industrial machinery, washing machines, locks and safes, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1859-1905

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

.87 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 2 oversize folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection of materials assembled by the Oregon Historical Society relating to patents and government developed inventions. Includes material concerning: John Francis Connell, Joseph Sevick, Andrew Smith and other inventors; patents from around the world for photo printing, industrial machinery, washing machines, locks and safes, etc.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Material regarding John Francis Connell, gift of Mrs. Harold Miller, May 1978.

Title
Guide to the patents and government developed inventions collection
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

Contact:
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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