Howard Woodworth Simpson papers, 1919-1956.

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Howard Woodworth Simpson papers, 1919-1956.

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Includes transmission design drawings, parts drawings, patents, photographs, and other data related to engineering of the Fordson tractor, automobile transmissions, farm implements and special design programs for Henry Ford. Of special interest is a piston ring drawing with notated approval by Henry Ford and a diary of projects from 1921-1938.

0.8 cubic ft.

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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Simpson, Howard, 1892-1963

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Engineer and inventor. From the description of Papers, 1950-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70953126 Howard Woodworth Simpson was born on May 8, 1892 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The family moved to Detriot where Howard finished high school and an apprentice program at Cadillac Motor Company before earning a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan. Simpson joined the engineering staff of Henry Ford & Son, Inc. in 1918. He worked directly under Henr...