Report on the Boston molasses tank explosion 1919-1922 1919-1922.

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Report on the Boston molasses tank explosion 1919-1922 1919-1922.

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10 volumes of documents contain typescript reports of the test results, blue prints of the molasses tank and photographs of steel pieces from the tank that are tested. First 4 volumes of the collection, lacking the volumes fifth and sixth, contain Albert Ladd Colby's final general report to the defense team, Larkin & Perry Attorneys at Law. Additional 5 volumes are A. L. Colby's private and confidential reports to Larkin & Perry and a summary of his testimony in the court. These reports contain further test results, Colby's opinions of the Molasses Tank; report on his proposed testimony during direct examination; report on design of the Manhole Plate; report on the test of the Manhole Plate's head; and digest of his testimony.

10 volumes in 2 cartons ; 2 linear feet.

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7275621

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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Colby, Albert Ladd, 1860-

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Albert Ladd Colby was born in New York, in June 26, 1860. In 1881, he graduated from Columbia University School of Mines as chemist and metallurgist. He worked at Lehigh University, from 1883 to 1886, as an instructor in Chemistry. From 1886 to 1903, he worked for Bethlehem Steel Company, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, first as chief chemist and then metallurgical engineer. From 1903-05, he worked for International Nickel Company. After 1905, he became an independent consulting engi...

U.S. Industrial Alcohol Company

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Fritz Engineering Laboratory

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Biographical sketch. From the description of Fritz Engineering Laboratory "Project 237" documents 1962-2007. 1962-2007. (Lehigh University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 469339199 ...