National Air and Space Museum. Archives Division. Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The majority of the Archives Department's public reference requests can be answered using material in these files, which may be accessed through the Reading Room at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. More specific information can be requested by contacting the Archives Research Request.
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Reproduction permission from Archives Center: fees for commercial use.
Collection Citation:
American Petroleum Institute Photograph and Film Collection, 1860s-1990 (bulk 1955-1990), Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
Digitization of Series 1 though Series 4 was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
Digitization of this collection was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
Digitization of this collection was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
Garrett, John W. (John Work), 1820-1884 Search this
Latrobe, Benj. H. (Benjamin Henry), 1807-1878 Search this
Container:
Box 23, Item 1534
Type:
Archival materials
Negatives
Date:
undated
Series Restrictions:
Series 9: Negatives digitized in 2023. Researchers must use digital copies. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
Digitization of Series 9: Negatives was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
Garrett, John W. (John Work), 1820-1884 Search this
Latrobe, Benj. H. (Benjamin Henry), 1807-1878 Search this
Container:
Box 23, Item 1535
Type:
Archival materials
Negatives
Date:
undated
Series Restrictions:
Series 9: Negatives digitized in 2023. Researchers must use digital copies. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
Digitization of Series 9: Negatives was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Search this
Extent:
.15 Cubic feet (1 box )
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1900-1935, undated
Summary:
Collection consists of photographs and catalogues documenting the work of Cox & Sons Company. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Bridgeton, New Jesery it manufacturered pipe cutting and threading machines as well as many other tools and machinery.
Content Description:
Collection consists primarily of black and white photographic prints of the machinery that was manufactured by Cox & Sons Company. There are also a few catalogues with illustrations and specifications for these products. Photographs of workers inside the shop and outside of the Bridgetown, New Jersey building and exterior views of the building itself can also be found among the materials. A photograph of a letter from the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company to Cox & Sons Company in reference to the suit filed in the United States Court at Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Pneumatic Tool Company, Keller Tool Company, and all others for infringement of Boyer Pneumatic tool patents is also part of this collection. Materials are arranged in chronological order.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged in one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Cox & Sons Company were engineers and manufacturers of pipe cutting and threading machinery in addition to many other machines and tools including threading dies; die chaser grinders; socket tapping machines; scrap bundling machines for brass, iron, or steel; fuel oil burners; fuel oil apparatus; Siemens reversing valves; steam engine-driven machines; and air compressors. The company was in the Lafayette Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Bridgeton, New Jersey. According to a leaflet, in the Jay T. Last Collection held by the Huntington Library, Cox & Sons Company exhibited their products at the United States Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1876.
Related Materials:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
For related material on blowing engines, see the following collections:
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Collection, NMAH.AC.0803
Max Kronenberg Papers, NMAH.AC.0813
James Nicol Halkett Papers, NMAH.AC.1455
Smithsonian Archives and Libraries
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Other Repositories
University of California, Libraries, Calisphere, Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Cox & Sons exhibits, Philadelphia exhibition, 1876
Provenance:
Collection purchased from Walter Grossman, 1981.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Search this
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
Glass plate negatives documenting civil and mechanical engineering activities related to steam engines and turbines. Most of the images are identified; named subjects include the U.S.S. "North Dakota" engine room, Evieson Hot Giv engine, Willans high speed engine and direct coupled generator, Russell engine, Gao engine, Tandem compound corliss engines, Riedler air compressors, 2-cylinder steam sngine, Bryant Street pumping station, Thresher Electric Company, and the Largo Worthington steam pump. Thge glass plates are 8 in x 10 in, 4 in x 5 in, and 6.5 in x 8.5 in.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Glass Plate Negatives, 1915-1980s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon Co. ; Gordon & Maxwell Co. ; Hayward Tyler & Co. (London, United Kingdom) Search this
Notes content:
Piston boiler feed pump ; plunger pumping engine ; heavy pressure pump ; water works pumping engine ; combined pump and boiler ; well pump ; pinups ; tobacco machinery, iron pipes and fittings, railroad and general mill and factory supplies ; Cincinnati Standard Duplex steam pinup ; steam pumping machinery
Ejector condensers ; vertical power well head ; triplex power pumps ; gas engines ; automatic motor starters for power pumps ; stuff pumps ; vacuum pumps ; sand riddlers : steam, pneumatic, electric ; hydraulic accumulator check and relief valves ; air-charging device ; deep well pumps ; steam pumps ; water works for town and city supply ; portable mine pumps ; artesian well pumps ; farm irrigation pumps ; fire pumps ; boiler feed pumps ; condensing apparatus ; power pumps ; pumping machinery
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
59 pieces; 4 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Date range:
1800s-1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Engines and motors: steam; oil; gas; etc. Search this
Farm equipment and supplies (including dairy and poultry equipment) Search this
hydraulic equipment: pumps, valves, controls, and high speed metal and wood cutting machines ; band saws ; hydraulic shear cut ; hydraulic metal cutting saws
Includes:
Trade catalog, price lists, manual and photographs
Black and white images
Physical description:
264 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Industrial equipment or mechanical machinery (including supplies and components) Search this
Machine tools and metalworking equipment Search this
Deep well power heads and water supply systems ; gasoline dispenser pumps ; farm pumps and water systems ; shallow well water system and pump ; shallow well pumps and systems
Includes:
Trade catalog and manual
Black and white images
Physical description:
10 pieces; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Automobiles and automotive equipment (including trucks and buses) Search this
Farm equipment and supplies (including dairy and poultry equipment) Search this
Fuel (includes oil; petroleum; gas; coal; etc.) Search this
Pressure regulators, boiler water-feeders, temperature and pressure relief valves, hot water house heating unit, low water cut-offs, pump starters, float-switch assembly, and vacuum breakers. "100 years of leadership 1874-1974" catalog ; filtration ; lubrication ; pneumatic products ; filters ; regulators ; lubricators ; combination units ; relief valves ; strainers ; regulators ; protection and control specialties for plumbing and heating systems ...this comprises the uncataloged portion.
51, Tandem Compound Corliss Engines on Riedler Air Compressors
Collection Creator:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Search this
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry Search this
Container:
Box 4, Item 40
Type:
Archival materials
Negatives
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Glass Plate Negatives, 1915-1980s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
MMS 38, Tandem Compound Corliss Driving Air Compressor
Collection Creator:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Search this
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry Search this
Container:
Box 4, Item 41
Type:
Archival materials
Negatives
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Glass Plate Negatives, 1915-1980s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Unique piece - "The History of Sanitation" ; "Things I Didn't Know About Brass ; condenser tubes ; Duronze - high strength silicon bronzes ; water pipe sizes for plumbing fixtures, branches, risers and mains ; bronze welding alloys ; furnace equipment and pickling machines ; sheet brass ; phono - electric supplies for trolley cars and street railway service ; tire pumps ; originators of electric furnace brass ; copper alloys ; Warco radiator air valves ; plumbing brass goods and heating specialties ; etc.
