Wilton, John.

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John Wilton was a patient at a California state mental hospital (Stockton State Hospital). He described himself as an important inventor in petitions for his release sent to a San Joaquin County superior court judge, the governor of California and others (1930-1932). Collection also includes drawings and descriptions of his inventions, which include a reversible rotary propellor for helicopters and ships, a puncture-proof tire and a closing tire valve.

From the description of John Wilton (pseud.) papers, 1930-1932. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35191727

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creatorOf Wilton, John. John Wilton (pseud.) papers, 1930-1932. University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library
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California
Stockton (Calif.)
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Mentally ill
Mentally ill, Writings of the
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Active 1930

Active 1932

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