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Samuel M. Vauclain Papers, 1856-1940

July 23, 2014
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Inventor Name

Vauclain, Samuel M.

Repository

Southern Methodist University
Degolyer Library
6404 Hilltop Lane
Dallas, TX 75205
214-768-3231
http://smu.edu/cul/degolyer/index.htm

Physical Description

15 boxes (15 linear feet)

Summary

Samuel Matthews Vauclain was a lifelong employee of the Baldwin Locomotive Works Company. He was a locomotive manufacturer, inventor, salesman, and international businessman. One of his many achievements was the invention of the compound locomotive in 1889. The collection contains business and personal notebooks, business correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, charts, and sketches. Approximately 90% of the collection concerns Vauclain's business career with the other 10% pertaining to his personal life. Of the business papers about half relate to Baldwin Locomotive Works' foreign affairs.

Finding Aid

http://smu.edu/cul/degolyer/index.htm

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