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Looking for primary sources in the history of invention? The Lemelson Center has created this database of invention, technology, and science-related collections located in archives, libraries, historical societies, and museums in the United States and Canada. The Lemelson Center does not maintain its own archive, but serves as a clearinghouse for information on sources.

When you select a collection from the list below, you will open a new page with a logo at the top that indicates whether the collection is held by the Smithsonian or elsewhere.

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Collections with the color logo are available for research at the Smithsonian.

Collections with the black-and-white logo are not part of the Smithsonian. See listings for access information.


 

 

 
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  • Agriculture and horticulture (Relevance: 6.3291139240506%)
  • Architecture, construction, and building materials (Relevance: 5.0632911392405%)
  • Chemistry (Relevance: 9.493670886076%)
  • Food and drink (Relevance: 3.7974683544304%)
  • Industry and manufacturing (Relevance: 100%)
  • Mining and drilling (Relevance: 9.493670886076%)
  • Patents and trademarks (Relevance: 6.3291139240506%)
  • Research and development (Relevance: 6.3291139240506%)
  • Textiles and clothing (Relevance: 6.9620253164557%)
  • Transportation (Relevance: 5.0632911392405%)

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Albert Gallatin Thomas Papers, 1931-1969

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Thomas, Albert Gallatin

Alder F. Castanoli Papers, 1913-1977

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Castanoli, Alder F. Repository Auburn University ArchivesRalph B. Draughon LibraryAuburn University, AL 36849-5606205-826-4465http://www.lib.auburn.edu/sca

Amalgamated Leather Companies, Inc., Records, 1898-1967

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Amalgamated Leather Companies, Inc.

Amos Lindsey, 1845

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Lindsey, Amos Repository Maine State Library64 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0064207-289-3561http://www.state.me.us/msl/about/mslcollect.htm

Andrew Jackson Patent, 1829

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Jackson, Andrew Repository James S. Copley LibraryP.O. Box 1530La Jolla, CA 92038858-454-0411http://marian.sandiego.edu/aboutcopley.htm

Anton Mazzanovich Papers, 1860-1934

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Mazzanovich, Anton

Arthur D. Little Papers, 1884-1973

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Little, Arthur Dehon Repository Library of CongressManuscripts Division101 Independence Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20540-4680202-707-5387www.loc.gov Physical Description 84 linear ft.

Arthur Pratt Warner Papers, 1924-1958

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Warner, Arthur Pratt

Arthur Redman Wilfley Collection, 1895-1917

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Wilfley, Arthur Redman Repository Colorado Historical Society1300 BroadwayDenver, CO 80203-2137303-866-3682http://www.coloradohistory.org/

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B.F. Goodrich Company Records, 1870-1990

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name B.F. Goodrich Company

Ball Corporation Records

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Ball Corporation Repository Ball CorporationP.O. Box 2407Munice, IN 47307317-741-5500

Balthasar Kreischer Collection, 1850-1949

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Kreischer, Balthasar

Bela Arnoti fonds, 1943-1993

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Arnoti, Bela

Benjamin Vaughan Papers, 1746-1900

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Unknown Repository American Philosophical Society105 South Fifth StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106-3386http://www.amphilsoc.org/ Physical Description 13.25 linear feet

Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company Patents and Miscellaneous Records, 1867-1964 (inclusive), 1880-1936 (bulk).

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company Repository Harvard UniversityBusiness SchoolBaker LibrarySoldiers Field RoadBoston, MA 02163617-495-6040http://www.library.hbs.edu/

Buckeye Steel Castings Company Records, 1883-1977

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Buckeye Steel Castings Company Repository Ohio Historical Society1982 Velma AvenueColumbus, OH 43211614-297-2510http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib/

Burden Iron Company Records, 1874-1947

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Burden Iron Company Repository Rensselaer County Historical Society59 Second StreetTroy, NY 12180518-272-7232http://www.rchsonline.org

Burton-Humphreys Oil Production Collection, circa 1912-1920

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Burton, William and Humphreys, Robert

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Carl Ethan Akeley Papers, 1895-1926

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Akeley, Carl Ethan

Celluloid Corporation Records, 1892-1935

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Hyatt, John Wesley

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  • Agriculture and horticulture (Relevance: 5.3231939163498%)
  • Air and space (Relevance: 6.6751161808196%)
  • Chemistry (Relevance: 2.7460920997043%)
  • Food and drink (Relevance: 2.8305872412336%)
  • Industry and manufacturing (Relevance: 7.0975918884664%)
  • Maritime (Relevance: 2.915082382763%)
  • Medicine, health, and life sciences (Relevance: 4.3937473595268%)
  • Military technology (Relevance: 3.3798056611745%)
  • Mining and drilling (Relevance: 3.4643008027038%)
  • Patents and trademarks (Relevance: 11.956062526405%)
  • Photography, film, television, and video (Relevance: 3.5065483734685%)
  • Power generation, motors, and engines (Relevance: 3.8022813688213%)
  • Research and development (Relevance: 3.1263202365864%)
  • Telegraph, telephone, and telecommunications (Relevance: 3.2108153781158%)
  • Textiles and clothing (Relevance: 3.2108153781158%)
  • Transportation (Relevance: 5.95690747782%)
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