Frederick C. Ainsworth papers, 1901-1928.

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Frederick C. Ainsworth papers, 1901-1928.

Letters relating mainly to smokeless powder, investigations of rifle bore corrosion, and a new or improved composition for the cleaning and lubricating of gun and rifle barrels. Correspondents include Edward C. Crossman and Arno Carl Fieldner.

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Ainsworth, Fred C. (Fred Crayton), 1852-1934

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