United States -- History -- 1783-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Trumbull papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 506
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, legal and financial records, and writings which document the artistic career, business ventures, and personal life of John Trumbull. The papers also include correspondence, diaries, and financial and legal records of other Trumbull family members and of related Huntington, Lanman, Silliman, and Wadsworth family members. Files of Theodore Sizer containing his research material and writings on John Trumbull are also in the papers.
Dates:
1750-1961
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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John Trumbull papers
Eli Whitney papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 554
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence and business papers relating to Eli Whitney's interests in developing the cotton gin and the manufacture of firearms employing a system of interchangeable parts. The papers include land records relating to the acquisition of property for the mill site, patents on inventions, account books and other financial records, and contracts and drawings concerning firearms production. Also included in the papers are records of Eli Whitney's estate, papers of Eli...
Dates:
1716-1959, bulk 1785-1881
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Eli Whitney papers