George Westinghouse papers, 1935-1937.

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George Westinghouse papers, 1935-1937.

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Typewritten reminiscences and anecdotes about Westinghouse by individuals who knew and worked with Westinghouse. Written and collected, 1935-1937, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company.

150 items.1 container.0.2 linear feet.

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Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company.

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Industrialist and inventor of the compressed air brake George Westinghouse incorporated the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company in 1891. With its giant factory located in East Pittsburgh, Pa., the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company soon became the Edison General Electric Company's main rival in the contest to provide electricity to the United States. While Edison General Electric pioneered the generation and distribution of direct current (DC) electricity, Westinghou...

Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914

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George Westinghouse was a well-know investor and businessman in various fields including railroads and electricity. George and Marguerite Westinghouse were prominent citizens of Pittsburgh and also owned houses in Lenox, MA, New York City, and Washington, D.C. These materials came from descendants of the Uptegraff family, who worked for both Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse for many years. From the description of George and Marguerite Westinghouse Collection 1898-1914. (Historical Society o...