Ericsson, John, 1803-1889. Papers. - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

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Ericsson, John, 1803-1889. Papers.

Title

Papers. 1849-1885.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10166325

Abstract

Twelve A.L.S., 1 A.L., and 1 A.D.S., with drawing, applying for patent of caloric engine.

Extent

15 items : ill.

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Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6670175

Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

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Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

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Swedish-born engineer and inventor; emigrated to the United States in 1839. From the description of John Ericsson papers, 1821-1890 (bulk 1842-1886). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980081 Swedish-born engineer John Ericsson designed the first screw-driven steamship to cross the Atlantic and the first propeller-driven steam warship for the US Navy. In 1861 he contracted with the Navy to build an ironclad warship, Monitor, which successfully fought the Confederate ironclad V...

Dibner, Bern.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t155vs (person)

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