Albert G. Thomas papers
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection contains the papers of Albert G. Thomas, who earned an SM in electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1923. Materials include correspondence, writings, patents, clippings, drawings, and twelve notebooks describing Thomas's work as an inventor; one notebook is a log of his inventions.
Dates
- 1931-1969
Creator
- Thomas, Albert Gallatin (Person)
Access note
This collection is open.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biography
Albert Gallatin Thomas, 1897-1979, BS, 1921, University of Virginia; SM in electrical engineering, 1923, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked in industry and as an inventor filed more than 100 inventions with the United States Patent Office.
Extent
7.3 Cubic Feet (7 record cartons, 1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
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- Inventions -- United States -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Thomas, Albert Gallatin
Creator
- Thomas, Albert Gallatin (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of Albert Gallatin Thomas
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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