Elmer F. Lovejoy papers 1891-1945

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Elmer F. Lovejoy papers 1891-1945

http://rmoa.unm.edu/docviewer.php?docId=wyu-ah00176.xml

The collection includes a record book, film, correspondence, patents of this Laramie, Wyoming businessman and inventor.

cubic ft. (3 boxes)

eng,

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6405116

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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University of Wyoming.

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Cramer, Frank

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Trabing Commercial Company

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Laramie Cycling Club.

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Lovejoy Novelty Works.

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Lovejoy, Elmer F., 1872-1960,

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Elmer Lovejoy (1872-1960) was a businessman and inventor. In 1893, he opened a general repair shop in Laramie, Wyoming. In 1902, he built and drove Laramie's first steam-driven automobile. In 1905, he invented an automobile steering gear, and in 1918 and 1921 patented automatic door openers. His Lovejoy Novelty Works was a dealership for Franklin automobiles. Lovejoy was also a bicycling enthusiast. From the description of Elmer F. Lovejoy papers, 1891-1945. (University of Wyoming, A...