Hoopes, Penrose R. (Penrose Robinson), 1892-1976

Penrose R. Hoopes was born in St. Davids, Pa., on March 7, 1892. After studying engineering at Penn State College, he served in the engineering departments of various machine manufacturers. In 1922 he started a private consulting business dealing with the design and installation of factory equipment, especially high-production machinery and automatic machines for metal working. Hoopes was an inventor of numerous automatic machines, particularly those used in the production of hardware, clocks, paper and rubber goods. He was also a contributing editor of MATERIALS HANDLING CYCLOPEDIA, and a member of ASME and the Franklin Institute. Hoopes was also interested in the early history of American technology, particularly clockmaking. He authored several historical works and prepared a manuscript bibliography of early technical Americana. He died in Philadelphia in 1976.

From the description of Papers, 1871-1968 (bulk 1923-1968). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122397742