The Francis H. Parker papers, 1857-1987 (bulk 1857-1897).

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The Francis H. Parker papers, 1857-1987 (bulk 1857-1897).

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23 diaries written by Parker (15 Dec. 1873-Feb. 1897). Patent application and correspondence regarding invention of a rangefinder (1879-80); West Point account book (1857). Excerpts from diary on selection of Picatinny Arsenal. Several manuscripts written by John M. Parker III entitled: Life of Francis Henry Parker, 1838-1897 (1986) and Captain James S. Abeel and his family (1987).

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United States. Army. Ordnance Dept.

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Ordnance department established by Congress in 1812. Office responsible for design, procurement, storage, supply, and maintenance of munitions and combat vehicles. From the description of Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance [microform], 1812-1912. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 40828498 The accounting statements of the U.S. Arsenal at Greenleaf's Point and Fort Belle Fontaine exemplify the Army's ordnance needs in the early years of th...

Abeel family.

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Picatinny Arsenal

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Parker, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1838-1897.

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Francis H. Parker was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in 1861. His service was almost wholly with the Ordnance Corp. He attained the rank of lieutenant colonel but died while still in service in 1897. From the description of Francis H. Parker photograph collection. 1861-1891. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 49389827 Born 1838. Graduated from U.S. Military Academy in 1861; saw ac...

Parker, John M.

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Parker (1920- ), a geologist and oil explorer, was born in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University in 1941. After working for Stanolind Oil, Parker joined Kirby Petroleum Company in 1952 and was in charge of exploration in the western United States and Canada. In 1975 he started a private geological consulting firm in Denver, Colorado conducting geological and petroleum exploration. From the description of John M. Parker papers, 1943-1997. (University of Wyoming, American H...