Albert Francis Hall papers
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Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection consists of correspondence, including a letter from Ellen Swallow Richards; Hall's notes and compositions he wrote while a student at MIT; his drawings of pumps, including work done for the George F. Blake Manufacturing Company; writings on pumps; pump patents; a diary, scrapbook, cashbook, and memorabilia.
Dates
- 1863 - 1906
Creator
- Hall, Albert Francis (Person)
Access note
This collection is open.
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Biographical Note
Albert Francis Hall, 1845-1907, SB in mechanical engineering, 1868, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was a member of the first graduating class at MIT and is credited with being the first to receive an SB degree in mechanical engineering from the school. He was an instructor in drawing at the Institute, 1867-1871, and lettered the MIT diplomas for a number of years. A mechanical engineer and inventor, Hall designed pumps for waterworks, including the New York City Waterworks.
Extent
1.2 Cubic Feet (1 record carton, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Albert Francis Hall was the a member of the first graduating class of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1868, receiving an SB in mechanical engineering. Notes and compositions in the collection document his years as a student at MIT. Hall’s work as a mechanical engineer and inventor is documented in drawings of pumps, writings on pumps, and patents. Also included in the collection are correspondence, a diary, and memorabilia.
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.
- Consulting engineers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- George F. Blake Manufacturing Company
- Hall, Albert Francis
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Class of 1868
- Pumping machinery -- History. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Hall, Albert Francis (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of Albert Francis Hall
- Status
- Ready For Review
- Author
- Joan Haas
- Date
- (Copyright 1982)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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