The Crompton Historical Collection, ca. 1880-1930.

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The Crompton Historical Collection, ca. 1880-1930.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80881811

Diaries, press cuttings, photographs, etc. relating chiefly to Crompton's business enterprises.

21 linear feet.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8253200

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Crompton, R. E. (Rookes Evelyn), 1845-1940

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British electrical engineer. From the description of The Crompton Historical Collection, ca. 1880-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80881811 1856 enrolled as a naval cadet; 1864-1868 ensign in the rifle brigade in India; 1875 retired from the army, bought a partnership in a Chelmsford engineering firm (later Cromptons); 1878-1880s worked on electricity and especially electric lighting; 1890-1899 adviced the government of India on electrical projects; 1896 fou...