Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961
Variant namesAlfred Carlton Gilbert was born on February 15, 1884, in Salem, Oregon. He attended Pacific University and graduated from the Yale Medical School in 1909. The same year Gilbert founded the Mysto Manufacturing Company, producer of magic sets. In 1916, he changed the name to A. C. Gilbert Company and expanded his line, the best known toys being the Erector and chemistry sets, and American Flyer trains. In addition to his business accomplishments, Gilbert was known as a great athlete. He was world's champion and Olympic first-place pole vaulter in 1908, the first man ever to top thirteen feet. He died on January 24, 1961, in Boston.
From the description of A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702122567
From the guide to the A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978, (Manuscripts and Archives)
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Charnholm, Bill. A.C. Gilbert collection, 1911-1981. | Latah County Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | A.C. Gilbert collection, [1980] | Latah County Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Steinbach, A. D. The Mysto Erector. No. 1 [toy] : the toy whose girders resemble structural steel. | Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA | |
| creatorOf | Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961. A.C. Gilbert Company : various publications, 1916- | Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA | |
| creatorOf | Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961. A. C. Gilbert papers, 1901-1978 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
| referencedIn | Webb, Electra Havemeyer. Papers, 1893-1966 (bulk 1947-1960). | Shelburne Museum, Inc., Research Library |
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| associatedWith | A. C. Gilbert Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Charnholm, Bill. | person |
| associatedWith | Olympic Games 1908 : London, England) | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Webb, Electra Havemeyer. | person |
| associatedWith | Yale University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Yale University. Sports. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| New Haven (Conn.) | |||
| New Haven (Conn.) |
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| Magic |
| Olympic Games (5th : 1908 : London, England) |
| Toy makers |
| Toys |
| Vaulting |
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| Businessmen |
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Person
Birth 1884-02-13
Death 1961-01-24
