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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: 100%)
  • Architecture, construction, and building materials (Relevance: 3.6036036036036%)
  • Food and drink (Relevance: 4.5045045045045%)
  • Furniture (Relevance: 3.6036036036036%)
  • Industry and manufacturing (Relevance: 9.009009009009%)
  • Mining and drilling (Relevance: 4.5045045045045%)
  • Patents and trademarks (Relevance: 11.711711711712%)
  • Power generation, motors, and engines (Relevance: 5.4054054054054%)
  • Textiles and clothing (Relevance: 2.7027027027027%)
  • Transportation (Relevance: 8.1081081081081%)

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A.K. Whitaker, 1983

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Whitaker, A.K.

Alabama Inventors Database, 1821 - 1974

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Various Repository Birmingham Public Library2100 Park PlaceBirmingham, Alabama 35203205-226-3600http://www.bplonline.org/ Physical Description database

Albert Hoiland Papers, 1899-1953

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Hoiland, Albert

Albert Hoiland Papers, 1912-1957

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Hoiland, Albert Repository State Historical Society of North Dakota612 East Boulevard AvenueBismarck, ND 58505-0830701-328-2091http://www.state.nd.us/hist/sal.htm

Allis-Chalmers Corporation Records, 1847-1988

June 6, 2019

Inventor Name Allis-Chalmers Corporation

Alta L. Smith Letter, 1905

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Smith, Alta L. Repository Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219-8000804-692-3888http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/

Amos Williams, 1849

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Williams, Amos

Annette MacFarland, Collector, Family Papers, 1792-1943

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Springer, William Parshall

Anthony Zeleny Papers, 1902-1939

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Zeleny, Anthony Repository University of MinnesotaUniversity Archives222 21st Ave. So.Minneapolis, MN 55455612-624-0562http://special.lib.umn.edu/uarch/

Augustus A. Low Papers, 1874-ca. 1955

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Low, Augustus A. Repository Adirondack MuseumPO Box 99Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812-0099518-352-7311www.adirondackmuseum.org Physical Description 1.0 linear ft.

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Benjamin Holt Papers, 1878-1948

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Holt, Benjamin Repository San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum11793 N Micke Grove RoadLodi, CA 95240209-331-2055http://www.sanjoaquinhistory.org/index.html

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

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Campbell Farming Corporation Records, 1918-1975

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Unknown

Chester Houghton Diary, 1858

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Houghton, Chester

Cicero Comstock Records, 1836-1873

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Comstock, Cicero Repository Milwaukee Public Library814 West Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53233414-286-3011 Physical Description 11 boxes

Cleveland Tractor Company Records, 1913-1934

July 23, 2014

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

Clowes-Clarke Family Papers, 1789-1927

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Clowes-Clarke Family Papers Repository Historical Society of DelawareLibrary505 Market Street MallWilmington, DE 19801302-655-7161 Physical Description 135 items

Cocke Family Papers, 1725-1939

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Cocke Family

Coke Family Papers, 1822-1936

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Coke Family Repository University of KentuckyMargaret I. King LibrarySpecial Collections & ArchivesLexington, Kentucky 40506-0039606-257-8611 Physical Description 4 boxes

Cox (A. G.) Manufacturing Company Records, 1887-1938

July 23, 2014

Inventor Name Cox (A. G.) Manufacturing Company Repository North Carolina StateNorth Carolina State Archives4614 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-4614919-807-7310 

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  • Agriculture and horticulture (Relevance: 5.2958212660323%)
  • Air and space (Relevance: 6.5784029788995%)
  • Chemistry (Relevance: 2.8134050475796%)
  • Food and drink (Relevance: 2.9375258585023%)
  • Industry and manufacturing (Relevance: 7.2817542407944%)
  • Maritime (Relevance: 2.8547786512205%)
  • Medicine, health, and life sciences (Relevance: 4.4683491932147%)
  • Military technology (Relevance: 3.3098882912702%)
  • Mining and drilling (Relevance: 3.5581299131154%)
  • Patents and trademarks (Relevance: 11.998345055854%)
  • Photography, film, television, and video (Relevance: 3.5167563094746%)
  • Power generation, motors, and engines (Relevance: 3.8063715349607%)
  • Research and development (Relevance: 3.020273065784%)
  • Telegraph, telephone, and telecommunications (Relevance: 3.1443938767067%)
  • Textiles and clothing (Relevance: 3.3098882912702%)
  • Transportation (Relevance: 6.0819197352089%)
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